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Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
InvasiveSilver Carp
Common Names
DESilberkarpfen
ENSilver Carp
PT-BRCarpa-prateada
ROCrap argintiu
ZH鲢鱼
Habitat
Ponds and rivers; stocked fish, feeds on plankton.
Occurrence regions
Maximum Size
130 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, very small scales, superior mouth, leaps out of the water when disturbed.