Specimen Information

Ctenopharyngodon idella var. diploid
Ctenopharyngodon idella var. diploid
(Grass Carp (diploid))
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID860023
GroupFishes
GenusCtenopharyngodon
Speciesidella
Varietydiploid
Common NameGrass Carp (diploid)
StatePA
CountyWestmoreland
LocalityLoyalhanna Lake (Loyalhanna Creek)
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameKiskiminetas
HUC8 Number05010008
HUC10 NameLoyalhanna Creek
HUC10 Number0501000801
HUC12 NameLower Loyalhanna Creek
HUC12 Number050100080108
Map
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Collection Day4
Collection Month6
Collection Year2015
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked for biocontrol | dispersed
Statusunknown
CommentsLFHC Carp DB 15-007-01. Diploid specimen, gravid female. A larger grass carp eluded capture.
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierPennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Size1125 mm TL; 20.5 kg
Number of Breeding Females1
Photo
Ctenopharyngodon idella


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/25/2024].

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