FishincSpecies catalog
Beauty carp
Cyprinus carpio
Beauty carp (Cyprinus carpio) belongs to the family Cyprinidae. Habitat: fresh water.
Profile
| Scientific name | Cyprinus carpio |
|---|---|
| Family | Cyprinidae |
| Habitat | Fresh water |
| Group | Cyprinids, Carp |
| Other names | Linear carp |
| Regional lists in Fishinc | Europe freshwater |
Identifying features
- Linear mirror carp bred for its scale pattern: one neat continuous row of large mirror scales along the lateral line from gill cover to tail and a second row along the base of the dorsal fin, the rest of the skin bare
- Golden-olive
- Two pairs of barbels
- Long dorsal fin with a serrated spine
Beauty carp in other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| German | Beauty-Karpfen, Zeilkarpfen, Streuschupper |
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