Specimen Information

Mylopharyngodon piceus
Mylopharyngodon piceus
(Black Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1737167
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 Day9
Collection Month10
Collection Year2024
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaydispersed | escaped captivity aquaculture
Statusestablished
CommentsID: 100924-01-TAB Depth: 18 ft Ploidy: not taken Otoliths: taken
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierKentucky DFWR
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
SizeTL: 997 mm, Girth: 540 mm, Weight: 11.288 kg


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/26/2024].

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