Specimen Information

Mylopharyngodon piceus
Mylopharyngodon piceus
(Black Carp)
Fishes
Exotic
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Specimen ID1703264
GroupFishes
GenusMylopharyngodon
Speciespiceus
Common NameBlack Carp
StateIL
CountyMason
LocalityIllinois River, Bath Chute
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Illinois-Lake Chautauqua
HUC8 Number07130003
HUC10 NameWilson Creek-Illinois River
HUC10 Number0713000310
HUC12 NameEast Branch Illinois River-Illinois River
HUC12 Number071300031003
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Collection Day31
Collection Month1
Collection Year2022
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture | dispersed
Statusestablished
CommentsIDs: BLCP013122-001 Water temperature: Not recorded Ploidy: Not submitted, shipment delayed due to weather Habitat: Brush Depth: 12’ Sex: Male
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierDoug Hamm, ILDNR
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
SizeTL: 757 mm FL: 695 mm Weight: 4.98?kg Girth: 425?mm
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Mylopharyngodon piceus
Mylopharyngodon piceus
Mylopharyngodon piceus
Mylopharyngodon piceus

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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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