Specimen Information

Ctenopharyngodon idella
Ctenopharyngodon idella
(Grass Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID614665
GroupFishes
GenusCtenopharyngodon
Speciesidella
Common NameGrass Carp
StateIL
CountyCook
LocalityLake Shermerville in Northbrook
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameDes Plaines
HUC8 Number07120004
HUC10 NameWillow Creek-Des Plaines River
HUC10 Number0712000405
HUC12 NameMcDonald Creek-Des Plaines River
HUC12 Number071200040503
Map
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Collection Day6
Collection Month8
Collection Year2013
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker with stocked fish
Statusunknown
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected5


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/3/2024].

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