Species · GBIF taxon 2367196
Amur Carp
Cyprinus rubrofuscusAlso known as South China Carp, Asian Common Carp
Amur carp actively root through benthic sediment, using sensitive chin barbels to locate hidden invertebrates, seeds, and plant material in murky waters. Native to rivers and lakes across eastern Asia, this hardy fish is the direct wild ancestor of domesticated ornamental koi. Females deposit hundreds of thousands of sticky eggs onto submerged vegetation during spring spawning runs.
FreshwaterBottom FeederKoi Ancestor
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Benthic Invertebrates
- Aquatic Insects
- Plant Matter
Predators
- Herons
- Cormorants
- Pike
ThreatsHabitat alteration, pollution, and hybridization with domestic strains
HabitatsSlow-flowing rivers, lakes, ponds, and reservoirs
Life span15–30 years
Classification
- OrderCypriniformes
- FamilyCyprinidae
- GenusCyprinus
- SpeciesCyprinus rubrofuscus
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe from shore or aquariums.
Responsible observation
- Polarized Lenses: Wear polarized sunglasses to spot them rooting in shallow, murky waters.
- Quiet Approach: Walk softly along riverbanks, as vibrations quickly alert them to human presence.
- Observe Feeding: Look for bubbles rising to the surface, signaling benthic foraging below.
Co-occurring Species (c) anonymous, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA) · cc-by-sa
Co-occurring Species (c) USFWS Mountain-Prairie, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
Close Relative George Chernilevsky / CC BY-SA 3.0 · cc-by-sa
Family Member לינה אבוגוש / CC BY-SA 3.0 · cc-by-sa
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