Carpa común vs Pez rojo

Cyprinus carpio comparado con Carassius auratus

Taxonomy & Classification

Atributo	Carpa común	Pez rojo
Nombre Científico	Cyprinus carpio	Carassius auratus
Orden	Cypriniformes	Cypriniformes
Familia	Cyprinidae	Cyprinidae
Conservation Status	Vulnerable	Least Concern

Physical Traits

Atributo	Carpa común	Pez rojo
Longitud Máxima	120,0 cm	45,0 cm
Peso Máximo	40,1 kg	2,0 kg
Color	Olive-brown to dark greenish-bronze back with large golden-yellow scales on the sides; belly yellowish-white; fins are grayish to dark olive; scales have a faint darker edge giving a reticulated look.	Brilliant orange to deep golden-yellow body with a metallic sheen across all scales; domesticated forms range from white, yellow, and red to black and calico bicolor combinations.

Habitat & Environment

Atributo	Carpa común	Pez rojo
Tipo de Agua	Brackish	Brackish
Rango de Profundidad	0-29m	0-20m
Distribución Geográfica	Native to the Danube and Caspian Sea drainages of central Europe and western Asia. Introduced globally; now one of the most widely distributed freshwater fish …	Originates from rivers and lakes of eastern China and possibly Korea; domesticated for over 1,000 years. Wild relatives inhabit slow rivers, ponds, and slightly brackish …
Hábitat	Rivers, lakes, and reservoirs across Asia; introduced globally. Highly adaptable; tolerates turbid, warm, low-oxygen water (4-30°C). Prefers slow-moving water over silty substrates. Important aquaculture species.	Ponds, lakes, slow rivers across East Asia; introduced worldwide. Tolerates wide temperature range (10-30°C) and turbid water. Prefers shallow, vegetated areas with soft substrates. Domestic …

Aquarium Suitability

Atributo	Carpa común	Pez rojo
Tamaño Mínimo del Acuario	—	150 L
Temperatura	—	10-24
Rango de pH	—	6.0-8.0
Nivel de Cuidado	—	Easy
Temperamento	—	Peaceful

Información de Pesca

Atributo	Carpa común	Pez rojo
Pez de Pesca Deportiva	Sí	Sí
Clasificación de Pelea	—	—
Récord Mundial	—	—
Nivel de Mercurio	—	—

Cuisine & Edibility

Carpa común

Dense, moderately fatty flesh with an earthy flavor; improves greatly when sourced from clean, cold water. Central European staple — traditionally braised, fried, or prepared as gefilte fish.

Pez rojo

Not consumed — a classic ornamental aquarium and pond fish; its vivid color and hardy nature make it one of the world's most popular decorative species.

Species Overview

Carpa común

The common carp is one of the most widely introduced freshwater fish globally. Originally domesticated in East Asia over 2,000 years ago, it is a sacred fish in many cultures and the primary target species in European coarse fishing.

Pez rojo

The goldfish was one of the first fish to be domesticated, with selective breeding in China dating back over 1,000 years. Despite common misconceptions, goldfish can live 10-15 years with proper care and require far more space than a small bowl.