Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1703219
GroupFishes
GenusMylopharyngodon
Speciespiceus
Varietydiploid
Common NameBlack Carp (diploid)
StateIL
CountyHancock
LocalityMississippi River
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameFlint-Henderson
HUC8 Number07080104
HUC10 NameLamalees Creek-Mississippi River
HUC10 Number0708010418
HUC12 NameCedar Glen Creek-Mississippi River
HUC12 Number070801041806
Map
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Collection Day17
Collection Month11
Collection Year2022
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture | dispersed
Statusestablished
CommentsIDs: BLCP111722-001 Water temperature: 54 F Ploidy: Diploid Habitat: Behind wingdam next to island Depth: 8’ Sex: Male
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierIllinois River Biological Station (INHS)
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
SizeTL: 805 mm, FL: 752 mm, Weight: 6.10 kg, Girth: 458 mm
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 [12/3/2024].

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