Specimen Information

Mylopharyngodon piceus
Mylopharyngodon piceus
(Black Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID270605
GroupFishes
GenusMylopharyngodon
Speciespiceus
Common NameBlack Carp
StateIL
CountyCalhoun
LocalityMississippi River (upper R.M. 258), Pool 25 near Hamburg
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameThe Sny
HUC8 Number07110004
HUC10 NameBobs Creek-Mississippi River
HUC10 Number0711000411
HUC12 NameGresham Hollow-Mississippi River
HUC12 Number071100041101
Map
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Collection Day1
Collection Month7
Collection Year2010
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusunknown
CommentsSee voucher photo. Empty stomach. Not aged. LGN10-62
Record TypePersonal communication
Disposalpreserved
Museum Cat NumberINHS
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Size890 mm TL; 7000 g
Photo
Mylopharyngodon piceus


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/10/2024].

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