Specimen Information

Carassius gibelio
Carassius gibelio
(Prussian carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1924351
GroupFishes
GenusCarassius
Speciesgibelio
Common NamePrussian carp
CountryCanada
StateSK
LocalityCoteau Bay, Lake Diefenbaker
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
Map
Collection Day9
Collection Month8
Collection Year2021
Year AccuracyActual
Reference 1
Ref. Number:46632
Author:Menard, J., S.N. Cossette, J. Stewart, and C.M. Somers
Date:2025
Title:The Prussian carp (Carassius gibelio) in Saskatchewan, Canada: current distribution and life history traits of a novel invasive species
Journal:BMC Zoology
Volume:10
Pages:8
CommentsSampling occurred from August 9-18, 2021
Record TypeLiterature
VerifierJ. Menard


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2026]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/9/2026].

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