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Fish
Carp
Cyprinus carpio
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifespan
- 20-50 years
- Weight
- 2-14 kg
- Conservation
- Vulnerable
The Carp (Cyprinus carpio) is a omnivore species found in Freshwater lakes and rivers worldwide. It typically lives 20-50 years, weighing around 2-14 kg, and is currently classified as Vulnerable on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the carp: Some koi carp have been known to live over 200 years.
Fish are aquatic vertebrates that breathe through gills and make up the most diverse group of vertebrates on Earth, with countless species living in oceans, rivers, and lakes.