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Carassius gibelio
InvasivePrussian Carp
Common Names
DEGiebel
ENPrussian Carp
PT-BRCarpa-prussiana
ROfronton
ZH山墙
Habitat
Standing and slowly flowing waters with soft bottom.
Occurrence regions
Maximum Size
40 cm
Minimum Catch Size
No minimum size
Closed Season
No closed season
Category
Common
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Population stable, no immediate threat.
Distinguishing Features
Deep body, silvery colouring, no barbels, populations mostly female (parthenogenesis).