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Cyprinus carpio

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Eurasian Carp

Thecommon carp(Cyprinus carpio) is a species of freshwaterray-finned fish.It is also known as theEurasian carpor justcarp.It is found in lakes and rivers inEuropeandAsia.

Since it is a destructiveinvasive species,it is part of thelist of the world's 100 worst invasive species.The type subspecies isCyprinus carpio carpio,found in theDanubeandVolga River.

Description

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Appearance

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The Eurasian carp has a robust body with a dark gold sheen. It has big, shiny scales on its body. It has largepectoral finsand a taperingdorsal fin.The longest-lived common carp was 64 years old and the biggest recorded carp weighed 45.59 kg. When they're given sufficient space and nutrients, these fishes can grow to a very large size.

Since they areomnivorous,they will devour aquatic plants and seeds,insects,crustaceans,mollusks,benthic worms, fisheggs,and leftovers.

Common carp live infreshwaterenvironments, preferably large bodies of slowwater.

Sketch

Introduction

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United States

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In 1831, Eurasian carp were introduced into theUnited States.These fish are not usually eaten anymore because they arepests.

They are attempting to reduce the common carp's population by 75% inUtahto save theJune suckerfrom extinction.

Common carp is eaten inCentral Europeas part ofChristmas Eve.In theUnited States,it's not usually eaten because shoppers usually like fillets.

A dead common carp

References

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  1. Taylor, J., R. Mahon. 1977. "Hybridization ofCyprinus carpioandCarassius auratus,the first two exotic species in the lower Laurentian Great Lakes. "Environmental Biology Of Fishes.1(2):205-208.

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