Species catalog

Prussian carp

Carassius gibelio

Prussian carp (Carassius gibelio) belongs to the family Cyprinidae. Habitat: fresh water and brackish water.

Prussian carp (Carassius gibelio), illustration

Profile

Scientific nameCarassius gibelio
FamilyCyprinidae
HabitatFresh water and brackish water
GroupCyprinids
Other namesGibel carp
Regional lists in FishincEurope 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

LanguageName
GermanGiebel, Silberkarausche
FrenchCarpe de Prusse
SpanishCarpín plateado
ItalianCarassio gibelio
DutchGiebel
PolishKaraś srebrzysty
SwedishSilverruda
DanishSølvkarusse
NorwegianDamkaruss, Sølvkaruss
FinnishHopearuutana
CroatianBabuška
CzechKaras stříbřitý
HungarianEzüstkárász
RomanianCaras, Caras argintiu
TurkishPrusya sazanı

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