Specimen Information

Mylopharyngodon piceus
Mylopharyngodon piceus
(Black Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1878435
GroupFishes
GenusMylopharyngodon
Speciespiceus
Common NameBlack Carp
StateAR
CountyLawrence
LocalityBlack River, ~1.8 miles upstream of US412 bridge
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Black
HUC8 Number11010009
HUC10 NameBig Running Water Creek-Black River
HUC10 Number1101000902
HUC12 NameBay Creek-Black River
HUC12 Number110100090204
Map
Collection Day16
Collection Month4
Collection Year2025
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaydispersed
CommentsReport from commercial fisherman to Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
Record TypePersonal communication
Earliest Recorddrainage
VerifierArkansas Game and Fish Commission
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Size45 lbs
Photo
Large Black Carp on boat deck
Close view of Black Carp head
Mylopharyngodon piceus


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2026]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [1/23/2026].

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