Mylopharyngodon piceus scorecard

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Impact
SpreadNotesScore
Spread Rate These carp species are large , extremely prolific and multiply easily under broad conditions. 3
Spread Amount High survivability and can occupy a majority of CA habitats. Very hardy and readly adapts to many temperate freshwater environments. 5
DamageNotesScore
Ecological Voracious eaters of vast anmounts of food, may compete for food with native fish and threaten food availability to other fish. 5
Agricultural 0
Infrastructure 0
Cultural Can compete with sport fishes for food resulting in fewer and smaller sport game fishes. Jump at the sounds of outboard motors. 3
Health Can affect drinking water quality; known to jump into boats and personal water craft, potentially injuring the operators. 1
BenefitNotesScore
Ecological 0
Agricultural 0
Infrastructure 0
Cultural 0
Benefit Health 0
Ability to Respond
Ease of ResponseNotesScore
Detection Most fish can seen in water, trapped or netted with ease. Distrurbed by the sounds of outboard motors and know to jump several feet from the water. 5
Control Extremaly difficult to eradicate once present. 3
Tools in PlaceNotesScore
Entry 0
Control 0
Outreach Low awareness of CA public and pet trade. 1
Scorecard Totals
Impact Total:
17
[Impact] = ([Spread] + [Damage] - [Benefit])
Ability to Respond Total:
9
[Ability to Respond] = ([Ease of Response] + [Tools in Place])
Confidence
Confidence:  high
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