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Bigheaded carps: A biological synopsis and environmental risk assessment

Kolar, C. S., Chapman, D. C., Courtenay, W. R., Jr., Housel, C. M., Williams, J. D., and Jennnings, D. P., 2007, Bigheaded carps: A biological synopsis and environmental risk assessment: American Fisheries Society, 204 p.

The book is a detailed risk assessment and biological synopsis of the bigheaded carps of the genus Hypophthalmichthys, which includes the bighead, silver, and largescale silver carps. It summarizes the scientific literature describing their biology, ecology, uses, ecological effects, and risks to the environment. Includes information on taxonomy and distinguishing characteristics, hybrids, native and introduced ranges, temperature and salinity tolerances, fecundity, sexual maturity and mating behavior, spawning, early development, feeding habits, growth rate and longevity, response to physical stimuli, associated diseases and parasites, human uses, environmental effects, potential range, population control measures. Summarizes United States federal and state regulations, and assesses the risk posed by these species in the United States.

CONTENTS
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. Genus and Species Description and Distinguishing Characteristics
Chapter 3. Hybrids of Bigheaded Carps: Genus Hypophthalmichthys
Chapter 4. Native and Introduced Distributions of Bigheaded Carps
Chapter 5. Biology and Natural History of Bighead Carp
Chapter 6. Biology and Natural History of Silver Carp
Chapter 7. Biology and Natural History of Largescale Silver Carp
Chapter 8. Human Uses of Bigheaded Carps
Chapter 9. Environmental Effects of Bigheaded Carps
Chapter 10. Potential Range of Bigheaded Carps in the United States
Chapter 11. Population and Distribution Control Measures for Bigheaded Carps in North America
Chapter 12. Regulations Regarding Bigheaded Carps in the United States
Chapter 13. Environmental Risk Assessment Process for Bigheaded Carps in the United States References Bighead and Silver Carp Watch Card Index