Specimen Information

Mylopharyngodon piceus
Mylopharyngodon piceus
(Black Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1736687
GroupFishes
GenusMylopharyngodon
Speciespiceus
Common NameBlack Carp
StateIL
CountyRandolph
LocalityKaskaskia River
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Kaskaskia
HUC8 Number07140204
HUC10 NameKaskaskia River
HUC10 Number0714020409
HUC12 NameCamp Creek-Kaskaskia River
HUC12 Number071402040910
Map
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Collection Day11
Collection Month5
Collection Year2024
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaydispersed | escaped captivity aquaculture
Statusestablished
CommentsIDs: BLCP051124-002 Water temperature: 70 F Ploidy: Not sent out for testing Habitat: Channel border Depth: 14’ Sex: Female
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierIllinois DNR
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
SizeTL: 1050 mm FL: 985 mm Weight: 11.74 kg Girth: 546 mm


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/23/2024].

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