grass carp
| Scientific name | Ctenopharyngodon idella |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Valenciennes |
| Year of description | 1844 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Cyprinidae |
| Genus | Ctenopharyngodon |
Introduction
Ctenopharyngodon idella, commonly known as grass carp, is a fresh water fish from the Asia.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size80 cm
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Maximum size150 cm
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Longevity21 year
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Average size80 cm
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Maximum size150 cm
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Longevity21 year
How to recognize the grass carp ?
The grass carp measures between 80 and 150 cm. This fish is unicolore with a predominantly argent and gris body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietomnivorous with herbivorous tendency
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Sociabilityliving in shoals
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
The grass carp is a fish living in shoals naturally found at mid-depth and near the bottom. This species is omnivorous with herbivorous tendency .
n general, this species does not care much about other animals crossing its path.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond en eau libre
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Migratory speciesYes
The grass carp is a fish ovipare qui pond en eau libre.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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pH (acidity)6 - 7
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FlowSlow and Stagnant
Biotope presentation
The grass carp is most often found at a depth between 0m and 30m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths. This animal evolves in areas characterized by a strong presence of vegetation (aquatic and marsh plants, decaying organic matter, roots...).
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