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Cyprinus carpio
ProtectedCommon Carp
Common Names
DEKarpfen
ENCommon Carp
PT-BRCarpa-comum
ROcrap
ZH鲤鱼
Habitat
Warm, standing and slowly flowing waters with muddy bottom and dense vegetation.
Occurrence regions
Maximum Size
120 cm
Minimum Catch Size
35 cm
Closed Season
No closed season
Category
Protected
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Population stable, no immediate threat.
Distinguishing Features
Deep-bodied, large scales, two barbels at the mouth, long dorsal fin.
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