Carp
Freshwater
Photo by Mark Lennon
Irish Name:
Carbán
Carbán
Scientific Name:
Cyprinus carpio
Cyprinus carpio
Description
Powerful fish growing to large sizes. Several varieties in Ireland including common, mirror, and leather carp. Popular specimen fish.
Identification
Deep body. Large scales (common) or irregular scales (mirror). Four barbels. Bronze/golden colour.
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)
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