FishincSpecies catalog
Crucian carp
Carassius carassius
Crucian carp (Carassius carassius) belongs to the family Cyprinidae. Habitat: fresh water.
Profile
| Scientific name | Carassius carassius |
|---|---|
| Family | Cyprinidae |
| Habitat | Fresh water |
| Group | Cyprinids |
| Regional lists in Fishinc | Europe freshwater |
Identifying features
- Deep, rounded body with a high arched back
- No barbels
- Long dorsal fin with a convex outer edge
- Golden-bronze flanks
- Rounded, only slightly forked tail
- Fins with a reddish tinge
Crucian carp in other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| German | Karausche, Carassin |
| French | Carassin, Gibèle, Carpe à la lune |
| Spanish | Carpa cruciana |
| Italian | Carassio |
| Dutch | Kroeskarper |
| Polish | Karaś pospolity |
| Swedish | Ruda, Guldruda |
| Danish | Karusse |
| Norwegian | Karuss, Karrus |
| Finnish | Ruutana, Kruusiankarppi |
| Croatian | Karas |
| Czech | Karas obecný |
| Hungarian | Széles kárász |
| Romanian | Caracudă, Caracuda |
| Turkish | Havuz balığı |
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