Specimen Information

Mylopharyngodon piceus
Mylopharyngodon piceus
(Black Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1711914
GroupFishes
GenusMylopharyngodon
Speciespiceus
Common NameBlack Carp
StateKY
CountyLivingston
LocalityOhio River
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Ohio-Bay
HUC8 Number05140203
HUC10 NameBarren Creek-Ohio River
HUC10 Number0514020309
HUC12 NameDog Creek-Ohio River
HUC12 Number051402030905
Map
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Collection Day20
Collection Month4
Collection Year2023
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity | dispersed
Statusestablished
CommentsIDs: BLCP042023-001 Water temperature: 63 F Ploidy: Sent out for testing Habitat: NR Depth: 30’ Sex: Female
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierKentucky DFWR
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
SizeTL: 1376 mm FL: 1285 mm Weight: 37.52 kg Girth: 896 mm
Number of Females1


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/7/2024].

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