Black Carp
Mylopharyngodon piceus
Also called asian carp, black asian carp
Black carp are large freshwater fish native to Asia, introduced to North America for aquaculture purposes. They are primarily molluscivores, feeding on snails and mussels.
Black Carp at a glance
- Scientific name
- Mylopharyngodon piceus
- Typical size
- 24-48 inches, 20-100+ lbs
- Water
- Freshwater
- Habitat
- Freshwater
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Black carp inhabit large rivers, lakes, and ponds with muddy bottoms where mollusks are abundant. They are considered an invasive species in many U.S. waters and are typically not targeted by recreational anglers due to their protected or regulated status.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a black carp through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksBlack Carp questions people ask
Black Carp is Mylopharyngodon piceus. Anglers also call it asian carp, black asian carp.
A typical black carp runs 24-48 inches, 20-100+ lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every black carp you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Black carp inhabit large rivers, lakes, and ponds with muddy bottoms where mollusks are abundant. They are considered an invasive species in many U.S. waters and are typically not targeted by recreational anglers due to their protected or regulated status. It is a fresh water species, filed under freshwater in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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