Least ConcernCommon Carp
Cyprinus carpio
Bony fish · Cypriniformes · Cyprinidae
Leuciscus leuciscus
The species is abundant and widely distributed; it faces no significant short-term risk.
A cyprinid with an elongated silvery body, a darker back and pale-toned fins. The mouth is terminal or slightly subterminal and the dorsal and anal fins have a concave edge, features that separate it from the other European leuciscids it lives alongside.
Weight
550 g on average
Size
up to 40 cm
Life expectancy
16 years
Diet
Omnivore
Combines animal and plant food depending on availability.
Activity
Diurnal
Active mainly during the day.
Social structure
School
Gathers in coordinated schools, typical of fish.
Sighting difficulty
Easy
Sources consulted: IUCN Red List; FishBase; MITECO (Atlas y Libro Rojo de los Peces Continentales de España)
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