Biological synopsis of grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) / by Becky Cudmore and Nicholas E. Mandrak.  : Fs97-4/2705E-PDF

Grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) has the potential to cause great ecologicalharm in Canadian waters. Fisheries and Oceans Canada is conducting a qualitative andquantitative risk analysis to determine the ecological risk that this species poses inCanada. To undertake the risk analysis, it was necessary to develop a biological synopsisfor the species. This synopsis summarized information on the species’ description,distribution, biology and natural history, use by humans and impacts. Grass carp is alarge member of the carp and minnow family (Cyprinidae) and is native to southeasternRussia and northwestern China. This herbivorous species has been deliberatelyintroduced into many countries for vegetation control purposes. In the United States,escapes from aquaculture facilities have led to the establishment of grass carp in thewild. In Canada, grass carp escaped from an aquaculture facility in Alberta and wereintentionally released for vegetation control in Saskatchewan. Only a few individualshave been found in the Great Lakes, presumably bought from the live fish food marketsand released. As a result of altering habitat and competing with other herbivorousspecies, grass carp can impact water quality, aquatic flora and fauna, and wildlife species.

Lien permanent pour cette publication :
publications.gc.ca/pub?id=9.562403&sl=1

Renseignements sur la publication
Ministère/Organisme Canada. Department of Fisheries and Oceans, issuing body.
Great Lakes Laboratory for Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, issuing body.
Titre Biological synopsis of grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) / by Becky Cudmore and Nicholas E. Mandrak.
Titre de la série Canadian manuscript report of fisheries and aquatic sciences, 1488-5387 ; 2705
Type de publication Série - Voir l'enregistrement principal
Langue [Anglais]
Édition ultérieure Updated (2003–2015) biological synopsis of grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella)
Format Électronique
Document électronique
Autres formats offerts Papier-[Anglais]
Note(s) "November 2004."
Includes bibliographic references.
Issued also in printed form.
Information sur la publication Burlington, Ontario : Fisheries and Oceans Canada, 2004.
Auteur / Contributeur Cudmore, Becky C., 1972- author.
Description 52 p.maps, graphs, tables, photographs.
Numéro de catalogue
  • Fs97-4/2705E-PDF
Descripteurs Freshwater fish
Marine biology
Demander des formats alternatifs
Pour demander une publication dans un format alternatif, remplissez le formulaire électronique des publications du gouvernement du Canada. Utilisez le champ du formulaire «question ou commentaire» pour spécifier la publication demandée.
Date de modification :