Grass+Carp

**Grass Carp**
The grass carp is a species of carp native to Siberia and northern China. The Grass Carp grows very rapidly, starting at 20 cm, up to 4 ft by adulthood.
 * Introduction:**

Grass Carp
 * Common Name:**

White Amur
 * Scientific Name**:

They have an elongate, chubby body form that is torpedo shaped.
 * Characteristics:**

They live in small lakes and backwaters that provide an abundant supply of fresh water vegetation.
 * Habitat:**


 * Location**:

[|grass carp.kmz] (Click on file to view Google Earth tour)

Originated from China and Siberia Commonly found in North America

The species was deliberately introduced into the United States in 1963 for aquatic weed control. It is illegal to transport or own Grass Carp in all but twelve U.S. states because of the threat Grass Carp have on native plant species.
 * Invasive Qualities:**

It is illegal to transport them.
 * Methods of regulating, treating, or removing the species:**

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grass_carp http://www.ecy.wa.gov/Programs/wq/plants/management/aqua024.html
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