Specimen Information

Ctenopharyngodon idella var. triploid
Ctenopharyngodon idella var. triploid
(Grass Carp (triploid))
Fishes
Exotic
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Specimen ID644256
GroupFishes
GenusCtenopharyngodon
Speciesidella
Varietytriploid
Common NameGrass Carp (triploid)
StatePA
CountyWarren
LocalityAllegheny River, at Starbrick
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameUpper Allegheny
HUC8 Number05010001
HUC10 NameLower Allegheny River
HUC10 Number0501000112
HUC12 NameMorse Run-Allegheny River
HUC12 Number050100011209
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Collection Day4
Collection Month6
Collection Year2014
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked for biocontrol | dispersed
Statusfailed
CommentsWGL Carp DB 14-012-01. Triploid specimen. Voucher photo.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Size832 mm TL; 6.29 kg
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Ctenopharyngodon idella

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/5/2025].

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