Black Carp
Where can the Black Carp be found in North America?
The 7 Great Lakes.
How many fins do Grass Carps have?
3
Is the eye above or below the center of their body?
Below.
Where did the Silver Carp originate from?
Major river systems in China and Russia
What is an example of a bad effect the Black Carps have?
- Reproducing super fast
- Pushing out native fish
- Competition in the ecosystem
When did Grass Carps come to North America?
The 1970s
When did Grass Carp get introduced into North America?
The 1970s.
How high can Silver Carps jump up to?
9 feet
What is the fine of the person who had 1,800 kg of Asian Carps?
A $50,000 fine.
What does Bighead Carp eat?
Plankton or small invertabrae.
When was the Silver Carp first introduced to Canada and how?
What is an exmaple of something people are doing to stop the Black Carps?
- A bounty on the Black Carps
- A fine for owning Black Carps
- Making articles to spread awareness
Everything you need to know about the threat of grass carps
How many barbles does Bighead carp have?
None.
Why are Silver Carps dangerous to ecosystems?
Silver Carps breed like crazy
What is the scientific name for Black Carp?
Mylopharyngodon piceus
What is the scientific name for Grass Carp?
Ctenopharyngodon idella
What is the scientific name for Bighead Carp?
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis.
What is the scientific name for Silver Carp?
Hypophthalmichthys Molitrix