Specimen Information

Mylopharyngodon piceus
Mylopharyngodon piceus
(Black Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1737075
GroupFishes
GenusMylopharyngodon
Speciespiceus
Common NameBlack Carp
StateKY
CountyLivingston
LocalityCumberland River
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Cumberland
HUC8 Number05130205
HUC10 NameLivingston Creek-Cumberland River
HUC10 Number0513020508
HUC12 NameHickory Creek-Cumberland River
HUC12 Number051302050807
Map
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Collection Day28
Collection Month8
Collection Year2024
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaydispersed | escaped captivity aquaculture
Statusestablished
CommentsUnique ID: 082824-01-KDFWR IDs: BLCP082824-001 Water Temp: 28.7 C or 83.6 F Depth: 20 feet pH: 8.3 TDS: 110 ppm Habitat: Muddy bank CWD insight right next to main river channel Ploidy: Not sent out for testing
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierMatthew Dollenbacher, KDFWR
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
SizeTL: 1050 mm, FL: 975 mm, Weight: 12.90 kg, Girth: 560 mm
Number of Females1
Photo
Fish on measuring board
Fish on measuring board
Fish on measuring board
Fish on bottom of boat
Fish on bottom of boat


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [10/7/2024].

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