Specimen Information

Mylopharyngodon piceus
Mylopharyngodon piceus
(Black Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1877204
GroupFishes
GenusMylopharyngodon
Speciespiceus
Common NameBlack Carp
StateKY
CountyHancock
LocalityOhio River, Newburgh Pool, just downstream of Cannelton Lock and Dam
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Ohio-Little Pigeon
HUC8 Number05140201
HUC10 NameClover Creek-Ohio River
HUC10 Number0514020102
HUC12 NameIndian Creek-Ohio River
HUC12 Number051402010205
Map
Collection Day12
Collection Month5
Collection Year2025
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaydispersed
CommentsFish measurements: weight 14290g, total length 1065mm, and fork length 990mm. Fish was confirmed a male.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
VerifierKentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Sizeweight 14290g, total length 1065mm, and fork length 990mm.
Photo
Mylopharyngodon piceus
Mylopharyngodon piceus
Mylopharyngodon piceus


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/5/2025].

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