Bighead Carp
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Hypophthalmichthys nobilis Similar to the silver carp, the bighead carp eats plankton and sometimes decaying leaves. They rarely jump, and they grow much larger than silver carp. When farmed along with catfish, the two species grow well together. Bighead carp are more frequently eaten in the rest of the world than are the other Asian carp. They are federally listed as injurious species, which means bringing these fish into the US or transporting them across state lines is illegal. Statistics: Maximum length 55 inches For more information: USGS Bighead Carp Fact Sheet |
USGS staff with Bighead carp
US Geological Survey
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