Carp are reported to grow to over one metre in length, and about 40kg in weight. In Australia, this species reaches 10kg, but 4-5kg is more usual, (Australian Museum Online, 2003). "The Carp is recognised by its small eyes, thick...
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Carp are reported to grow to over one metre in length, and about 40kg in weight. In Australia, this species reaches 10kg, but 4-5kg is more usual, (Australian Museum Online, 2003). "The Carp is recognised by its small eyes, thick lips with two barbels at each corner of the mouth, large scales and strongly serrated spines in the dorsal and anal fins. The colour is variable, but often olive green to silvery grey dorsally, fading to silvery yellow on the belly." (Australian Museum Online, 2003) "Adults reach 1220 mm TL (Lee et al., 1980). Over their natural range, carp live up to 15 years, with reports of individuals living up to 24 years.(Gromov, 1979; Balon, 1995). Males are known to live longer than females (Balon, 1995)." (Aguirre and Poss, 2000) "Dorsal spines (total): 3-4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-23; Anal spines: 2-3; Anal soft rays: 5-6; Vertebrae : 36-37. Pharyngeal teeth 1, 1, 3:3, 1,1, robust, molar-like with crown flattened or somewhat furrowed. Scales large and thick. `Wild carp ' is generally distinguished by its less stocky build with height of body 1:3.2-4.8 in standard length. Very variable in form, proportions, squamation, development of fins, and color. Caudal fin with 3 spines and 17-19 rays. Last simple anal ray bony and serrated posteriorly; 4 barbles; 17-20 branched dorsal rays; body grey to bronze." (FishBase, 2003)
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