Specimen Information

Ctenopharyngodon idella
Ctenopharyngodon idella
(Grass Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID292256
GroupFishes
GenusCtenopharyngodon
Speciesidella
Common NameGrass Carp
StatePA
CountyArmstrong
LocalityAllegheny River, RM 55.3 Pool 8, just upstream of Templeton, right descending bank
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameMiddle Allegheny-Redbank
HUC8 Number05010006
HUC10 NameAllegheny River
HUC10 Number0501000611
HUC12 NameLimestone Run-Allegheny River
HUC12 Number050100061105
Map
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Collection Day4
Collection Month10
Collection Year2011
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked for biocontrol | dispersed
Statusunknown
CommentsSee voucher photo.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Size950 mm TL; 10.2 kg
Photo
Ctenopharyngodon idella


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/12/2024].

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