Specimen Information

Mylopharyngodon piceus var. diploid
Mylopharyngodon piceus var. diploid
(Black Carp (diploid))
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID273573
GroupFishes
GenusMylopharyngodon
Speciespiceus
Varietydiploid
Common NameBlack Carp (diploid)
StateIL
CountyMonroe
LocalityMississippi River, [upper R.M. 170] near St. Louis
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameCahokia-Joachim
HUC8 Number07140101
HUC10 NamePrairie du Pont Creek-Mississippi River
HUC10 Number0714010105
HUC12 NamePalmer Creek-Mississippi River
HUC12 Number071401010507
Map
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Collection Day3
Collection Month12
Collection Year2010
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusestablished
CommentsDiploid specimen. Empty stomach. Not aged. Field ID LGN10-79.
Record TypePersonal communication
Disposaldiscarded
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Size~800 mm; ~4 kg


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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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