Asian Carp Identification Key
Bighead Carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis)
Figure 1. An illustration of Bighead Carp, a species of Asian carp. The locations of the eyes, dorsal, anal and pelvic fins, as well as its lack of barbels are indicated on the illustration. Illustration by © Joseph R. Tomelleri
Silver Carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix)
Figure 2. An illustration of Silver Carp, a species of Asian carp. The locations of the dorsal, anal and pelvic fins, its curved lateral line from gill to tail, as well as its lack of barbels are indicated on the illustration. Illustration by © Joseph R. Tomelleri
Grass Carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella)
Figure 3. An illustration of Grass Carp, a species of Asian carp. The locations of the dorsal, anal and pelvic fins, its curved lateral line from gill to tail, as well as its lack of barbels are indicated on the illustration. Illustration by © Joseph R. Tomelleri
Black Carp (Mylopharyngodon piceus)
Figure 4. An illustration of Black Carp, a species of Asian carp. The locations of the dorsal, anal and pelvic fins, its curved lateral line from gill to tail, as well as its lack of barbels are indicated on the illustration. Illustration by © Joseph R. Tomelleri
Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio)
Figure 5. An illustration of Common Carp, which is not a species of Asian carp. The locations of the long dorsal, anal and pelvic fins, the presence of a single dorsal fin and the presence of barbels, are indicated on the illustration. Illustration by © Joseph R. Tomelleri