Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1710794
GroupFishes
GenusMylopharyngodon
Speciespiceus
Varietydiploid
Common NameBlack Carp (diploid)
StateIL
CountyPutnam
LocalityIllinois River
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Illinois-Senachwine Lake
HUC8 Number07130001
HUC10 NameSenachwine Lake-Illinois River
HUC10 Number0713000110
HUC12 NameCoffee Creek-Illinois River
HUC12 Number071300011001
Map

NAS ARM

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Collection Day7
Collection Month2
Collection Year2023
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity | dispersed
Statusestablished
CommentsIDs: BLCP020723-001 Water temperature: 33 F Ploidy: Diploid Habitat: Main channel near bank Depth: 7’ Sex: Female
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierINHS
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
SizeTL: 911 mm FL: 842 mm Weight: 8.42 kg Girth: 481 mm
Number of Females1


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/6/2024].

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