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Bighead Carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis)

A Biological Synopsis

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Publisher: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Creation date: September 1988

The bighead carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis) is recognized throughout the world, primarily because of its versatility in aquaculture operations. It is endemic to eastern China, and has been introduced worldwide as an important food fish. It also has been used in combination with other species of phytophagous fish to improve water quality and increase fish production, both in culture facilities and natural systems. This summary of the available published literature on the biology and utility of this species follows the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO) species synopsis format (Rosa 1965).

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