Where Does Black Carp Live?
Mylopharyngodon piceus
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Where to find Black Carp
- Water type
- freshwater
- Depth
- Prefers deeper, slow-moving sections of large rivers, lakes, and reservoirs, but can be found in a variety of depths.
- Environment
- Large rivers, lakes, and reservoirs, often with abundant mollusk populations. Tolerant of a wide range of water conditions, including turbid waters.
- Geographic range
- Native to major rivers of eastern Asia, including the Amur, Yangtze, Pearl, and Yellow Rivers. Introduced to many countries worldwide for aquaculture and biological control, including the United States, where it is considered an invasive species.
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