common carp
| Scientific name | Cyprinus carpio |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Linnaeus |
| Year of description | 1758 |
| IUCN category | VU |
| Family | Cyprinidae |
| Genus | Cyprinus |
Introduction
Cyprinus carpio, commonly known as common carp, is a fresh water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size75 cm
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Maximum size150 cm
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Longevity20 year
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ShapeOvoid
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Average size75 cm
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Maximum size150 cm
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Longevity20 year
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ShapeOvoid
How to recognize the common carp ?
This fish has the particularity to possess several pairs of barbels, which allow him to search the bottom and to detect the food thus moved.
The common carp measures around 75 cm. The females are more imposing and some specimens can reach 150 cm. This fish is unicolore with a predominantly argent body.
Sexual dimorphism
The female is bigger than the male.
The females have a more rounded abdomen than the males, they are generally stockier. This characteristic is exacerbated in the period of reproduction.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietomnivorous
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Sociabilityliving in small groups
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territorialNo
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Way of livingnocturnal
The common carp is a fish living in small groups naturally found near the bottom. This species is omnivorous . This fish lives mainly at night. Usually, it leaves its hiding place and starts to be active once it gets dark.
n general, this species does not care much about other animals crossing its path.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond sur substrat découvert
The common carp is a fish ovipare qui pond sur substrat découvert.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Where to see this species?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature3 - 35 °C
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pH (acidity)6.5 - 8.5
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gh (hardness)10 - 15
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FlowSlow and Stagnant
Biotope presentation
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Species of the same family
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Sources & Contributions
Participation & Validation
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Patrick Chartrer
Benoit Chartrer
Translation
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Bibliographic references
Les Poissons d'eau douce de France - Eric Feunteun - Jean Allardi - Philippe Keith - Biotope Edition - 2011. Collection Inventaires & Biodiversité, publication scientifique du Muséum
Where to see this species?
Tags
Species of the same family
Same genus
Cyprinus carpio « Koï »
Cyprinidae
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