Published November 30, 2022 | Version v1
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An Overview of Carp

  • 1. Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Natural Resources, University of Guilan, Iran

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Common carp with the scientific name Cyprinus carpio is one of the many freshwater fish. The main birthplace of this fish is commonly thought to have originated in Asia and was later introduced to Europe, North America and elsewhere regions. They can grow up to 120 cm and reach a weight of 37300 grams at the age of 47. Although they are resistant to various environmental conditions, they prefer a large amount of water with a slow or stagnant flow, and of course, they prefer succulents and bedding plants. They tend to be in groups of 5 or more and naturally live in temperate climates in fresh and salty waters with a pH of 7.5-7.5 and a hardness of 10-15. Their adapt temperature range is between 3-24 degrees Celsius. Camphor is omnivorous and eats almost everything it comes across. They enjoy eating plant seeds, aquatic plants, insects, crustaceans, or dead fish.

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