FISH

Quillback

Carpiodes cyprinus

Fish

Native

52–66 cmLength

11 yearsLifespan

Fish 52–66 cm long. Lives near water.

There are 3,331 observations of Quillback in Québec, mostly in Montérégie, Mauricie and Centre-du-Québec, and it has been reported in 11 of the 17 regions. They peak in September.

Through the year

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Where to see it

Montérégie1,208
Mauricie640
Centre-du-Québec539
Lanaudière512
Montréal191
Chaudière-Appalaches109
Capitale-Nationale94
Laurentides21
Estrie12
Outaouais4
Bas-Saint-Laurent1

Habitat

Similar species

European CarpCyprinus carpio

Grass CarpCtenopharyngodon idella

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Freshwater DrumAplodinotus grunniens