What is the Asian carp?
The term “Asian carp” refers to four different species of fish: the bighead, black, grass and silver carp. The bighead and silver carp are biggest threat to the lakes, growing to over 60 pounds (27 kilos) and greater than 3 feet in length (1 metre). They feed on zooplankton and algae and can eat tremendous amounts every day. Black carp consume primarily mollusks, and threaten native mussel and sturgeon populations. They can grow to seven feet in length and 150 pounds.
