Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID277475
GroupFishes
GenusMylopharyngodon
Speciespiceus
Varietytriploid
Common NameBlack Carp (triploid)
StateIL
CountyAlexander
LocalityMississippi River, [upper R.M. 30.5] near Bumgard Island approx. 10 mi below Commerce, Missouri
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameUpper Mississippi-Cape Girardeau
HUC8 Number07140105
HUC10 NameHobbs Creek-Mississippi River
HUC10 Number0714010508
HUC12 NamePowers Island-Mississippi River
HUC12 Number071401050802
Map
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Collection Day14
Collection Month7
Collection Year2011
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusfailed
CommentsTriploid specimen. See voucher photo. LGN11-24
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Year Classadult
Size1003 mm; 12 kg
Photo
Mylopharyngodon piceus
Mylopharyngodon piceus
Mylopharyngodon piceus
Mylopharyngodon piceus


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/26/2024].

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