Grass carp
Ctenopharyngodon idella (Valenciennes, 1844)
Invasive summary
A large herbivorous carp introduced for aquatic vegetation control.
Known impacts
Can reduce aquatic plant cover, affecting habitat, waterfowl, and fish communities.
Management notes
Management focuses on sterile stocking rules, monitoring, removal, and preventing reproduction.
Native range
East Asia
Regions where reported
- CA - 40 public points
- MX - 40 public points
- US - 40 public points