Carp (Linear)
Freshwater
Irish Name:
Carbán Líneach
Carbán Líneach
Scientific Name:
Cyprinus carpio
Cyprinus carpio
Description
Variety of mirror carp with scales arranged in a line along the lateral line. Rare in Irish waters.
Identification
Scales in single line along lateral line. Otherwise similar to mirror carp.
Species Information
- Category Coarse
- Habitat Freshwater
- Average Weight 6.00 kg
Specimen Threshold
Irish Specimen Fish Committee (ISFC) qualifying sizes:
Weight
13.608 kg
(30.00 lbs)