Species catalog
Prussian carp
Carassius gibelio
Prussian carp (Carassius gibelio) belongs to the family Cyprinidae. Habitat: fresh water and brackish water.
Profile
| Scientific name | Carassius gibelio |
|---|---|
| Family | Cyprinidae |
| Habitat | Fresh water and brackish water |
| Group | Cyprinids |
| Other names | Gibel carp |
| Regional lists in Fishinc | Europe freshwater |
Identifying features
- Deep body, silvery-grey to olive
- No barbels
- Long dorsal fin with a concave edge and a serrated front spine
- Large scales
- Dark grey fins
- Clearly forked tail
Prussian carp in other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| German | Giebel, Silberkarausche |
| French | Carpe de Prusse |
| Spanish | Carpín plateado |
| Italian | Carassio gibelio |
| Dutch | Giebel |
| Polish | Karaś srebrzysty |
| Swedish | Silverruda |
| Danish | Sølvkarusse |
| Norwegian | Damkaruss, Sølvkaruss |
| Finnish | Hopearuutana |
| Croatian | Babuška |
| Czech | Karas stříbřitý |
| Hungarian | Ezüstkárász |
| Romanian | Caras, Caras argintiu |
| Turkish | Prusya sazanı |
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