Specimen Information

Ctenopharyngodon idella
Ctenopharyngodon idella
(Grass Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID39609
GroupFishes
GenusCtenopharyngodon
Speciesidella
Common NameGrass Carp
StateNY
Localitystate non-specific
Mapping AccuracyCentroid
Centroid TypeState
HUC8 NameUnknown or N/A
Map
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Collection Year1992
Year AccuracyPublication Year
Potential Pathwaystocked for biocontrol
Statusstocked
CommentsQuestionaire response stated grass carp are widely stocked in small ponds isolated from permanent waterways.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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