Specimen Information

Mylopharyngodon piceus var. diploid
Mylopharyngodon piceus var. diploid
(Black Carp (diploid))
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1703217
GroupFishes
GenusMylopharyngodon
Speciespiceus
Varietydiploid
Common NameBlack Carp (diploid)
StateIL
CountySchuyler
LocalityIllinois River
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Illinois-Lake Chautauqua
HUC8 Number07130003
HUC10 NameWilson Creek-Illinois River
HUC10 Number0713000310
HUC12 NameElm Creek-Illinois River
HUC12 Number071300031004
Map
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Collection Day20
Collection Month10
Collection Year2022
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture | dispersed
Statusestablished
CommentsIDs: BLCP102022-001 Water temperature: NR Ploidy: Diploid Habitat: NR Depth: 25’
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierIllinois DNR
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
SizeTL: 1001 mm, FL: 940 mm, Weight: 11.72 kg, Girth: 574 mm
Number of Females1
Photo
Mylopharyngodon piceus var. diploid
Mylopharyngodon piceus var. diploid
Mylopharyngodon piceus var. diploid
Mylopharyngodon piceus var. diploid


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/21/2024].

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