Specimen Information

Mylopharyngodon piceus
Mylopharyngodon piceus
(Black Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1703323
GroupFishes
GenusMylopharyngodon
Speciespiceus
Common NameBlack Carp
StateMO
CountySt. Charles
LocalityMississippi River
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NamePeruque-Piasa
HUC8 Number07110009
Map
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Collection Day30
Collection Month9
Collection Year2022
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture | dispersed
Statusestablished
CommentsIDs: BLCP093022-001 Water temperature: 70.8 F Ploidy: Outside of testing location Habitat: NR Depth: 25.0’ Sex: Undetermined Comments:
Record TypePersonal communication
DisposalRetained for broodstock
VerifierUSGS CERC
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
SizeTL: 865 mm


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/5/2024].

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