Specimen Information

Ctenopharyngodon idella var. triploid
Ctenopharyngodon idella var. triploid
(Grass Carp (triploid))
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID243311
GroupFishes
GenusCtenopharyngodon
Speciesidella
Varietytriploid
Common NameGrass Carp (triploid)
StateFL
CountyBroward
LocalityNorth New River Canal
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameFlorida Southeast Coast
HUC8 Number03090206
HUC10 Number0309020612
Map
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Collection Day6
Collection Month3
Collection Year2008
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked for biocontrol
Statusfailed
Reference 1
Ref. Number:17413
Author:James, S.
Date:2008
Title:20,000 fish are released in Broward County canal to consume nuisance aquatic plants.
Publisher:Sun-Sentinel
Volume:2008
Issue:March 7
Commentsstocked by South Florida Water Management District to control aquatic plants; triploid
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Stocked20,000
Size10"


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