num_pages: 337
description: The black carp, a large fish native to eastern Asia, is often referred to as the Chinese or Asian carp. This fish was first imported into the US in 1973, and more were introduced in the 1980s. Currently the species is being evaluated as a possible addition to the list of injurious wildlife under the Lacey Act. This volume represents an updated version of two earlier unpublished reports on black carp, addressing the biology of the species, as well as the risks associated with its introduction. Topics include taxonomy, description &amp; identification, native geographic distribution, biology &amp; natural history, diseases &amp; parasites, potential geographic range, and risk assessment. Appendices contain information on scientific names, food consumed, water temperature, and dimensions of bivalves in the Midwestern US. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
language: English
title: Black Carp: Biological Synopsis and Risk Assessment of an Introduced Fish
titlecomplete: Black Carp: Biological Synopsis and Risk Assessment of an Introduced Fish
publisher: American Fisheries Society