Common Carp

Cyprinus carpio

Vulnerable Brackish

Maksimum Boy

120,0 cm

Maksimum Ağırlık

40,1 kg

Renk

Olive-brown to dark greenish-bronze back …

Derinlik Aralığı

0-29m

Familya

Cyprinidae

Kategori

Food Fish

Hakkında

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.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	120,0 cm
Maximum Weight	40,1 kg
Derinlik Aralığı	0-29m

Coloration

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.

Habitat & Distribution

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.

Su Tipi

Brackish

Derinlik Aralığı

0-29m

Coğrafi Dağılım

Ülkeler

🇨🇳 China 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan 🇩🇪 Germany

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Distribution Map

Present Not recorded countries

Conservation Status

Vulnerable IUCN Red List

Common Carp is classified as Vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Common Carp faces significant threats to its wild populations.

Yenirlik ve Mutfak

Tat

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.

Balıkçılık Bilgileri

Spor Balığı

Evet

Önerilen Yem

boilies, corn, bread, worms, dough balls

Taxonomy

Takım	Cypriniformes (Carps and minnows)
Familya	Cyprinidae (Carps and minnows)
Türler	Cyprinus carpio

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name
French	Carpe commune
Spanish	Carpa común

Sık Sorulan Sorular

Can you eat Common Carp?

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.

How big does Common Carp get?

Common Carp can grow up to 120.0 cm long and weigh 40.1 kg.

Where is Common Carp found?

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 in Europe, Asia, North America, and Australia. 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 aquacult

Is Common Carp endangered?

The conservation status of Common Carp is Vulnerable according to the IUCN Red List.

What family does Common Carp belong to?

Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio) belongs to the family Cyprinidae (Carps and minnows) in the order Cypriniformes (Carps and minnows).