Specimen Information

Mylopharyngodon piceus var. diploid
Mylopharyngodon piceus var. diploid
(Black Carp (diploid))
Fishes
Exotic
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Specimen ID1710320
GroupFishes
GenusMylopharyngodon
Speciespiceus
Varietydiploid
Common NameBlack Carp (diploid)
StateKY
CountyBallard
LocalityOhio River
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Ohio
HUC8 Number05140206
HUC10 NameRedstone Creek-Ohio River
HUC10 Number0514020607
HUC12 NameRedstone Creek-Ohio River
HUC12 Number051402060702
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Collection Day20
Collection Month12
Collection Year2022
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture | dispersed
Statusestablished
CommentsIDs: BLCP122022-001 Water temperature: 37 F Ploidy: Diploid Habitat: NR Depth: 32’ Sex: Male
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierCERC
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
SizeTL: 1120 mm FL: 1025 mm Weight: 15.68 kg Girth: 632 mm
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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. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/6/2025].

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