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Common Carp

Cyprinus carpio

Photo by SarahWhitt
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Field Notes

Description:

The common carp (Cyprinus carpio) is a widespread freshwater fish of eutrophic waters in lakes and large rivers in Europe and Asia.[2][3] The wild populations are considered vulnerable to extinction, but the species has also been domesticated and introduced into environments worldwide, and is often considered an invasive species.[2] It gives its name to the carp family: Cyprinidae. It is on the List of the world's 100 worst invasive species.

Habitat:

In Beech Fork Lake, Lavalette, WV

Notes:

There are a couple of female mallards swimming among the fish!

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PublishedJune 14, 2013

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