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Carp (Carassius auratus)
FishverifiedLeast Concern

Carassius auratus

(Linnaeus, 1758)

Carp

Also known as: Crucian Carp, Edible Goldfish, Gibel Carp, Gold Crucian Carp, Goldcarp, Golden Carp, Goldfish

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About

Habitat

Benthopelagic

Depth

0–20 m

Max size

48 cm

Max weight

1.6 kg

Diet

Grazing on aquatic plants

Lifespan

41 yrs

Taxonomy

Class

—

Order

Cypriniformes

Family

Cyprinidae

Where to find it

common

Russia

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