Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1724114
GroupFishes
GenusMylopharyngodon
Speciespiceus
Varietydiploid
Common NameBlack Carp (diploid)
StateIN
CountyHarrison
LocalityOhio River, Cannelton Pool
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameBlue-Sinking
HUC8 Number05140104
HUC10 NameOtter Creek-Ohio River
HUC10 Number0514010401
HUC12 NameTioga Creek-Ohio River
HUC12 Number051401040102
Map
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Collection Day12
Collection Month11
Collection Year2023
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity | dispersed
Statusestablished
CommentsBLCP-111223-001 Water temperature: 56F Ploidy: Sent for testing Habitat: Sandy bank Depth: 35’ Sex: Female
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierKentucky DFWR
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
SizeTL: 1262 mm, FL: 1160 mm, Weight: 28.700 kg, Girth: 830 mm, Gonad Weight: 431 g
Number of Females1
Photo
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. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/30/2024].

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