Invasive Species
The species was deliberately introduced into the United States in 1963 for aquatic weed control. It was introduced into New Zealand along with stocks of goldfish, but the distribution is carefully controlled to prevent it from becoming a more widespread pest.
The grass carp is considered an invasive species in the United States; however, it is still stocked in many states as an effective biocontrol for undesirable aquatic vegetation, many species of which are themselves invasive. Grass carp require long rivers for the survival of the eggs and very young fish.
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