Invasive Bighead Carp Discovered in Colorado Pond

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Colorado authorities recover 14 massive invasive bighead carp from local pond with help from angler, posing threat to native species and ecosystem, and making jokes about 'Jaws'.

Key Points

  • Bighead carp are not native to Colorado and negatively impact the ecosystem
  • They were introduced in 1992 and have persisted despite removal efforts
  • Filter feeders with large appetites, outcompeting native species for food

Pros

  • Prompt action taken by Colorado Parks and Wildlife to remove the invasive species
  • Public involvement in reporting sightings of unusual fish

Cons

  • Threat posed by bighead carp to native fish species and ecosystem