Amur carp
Ctenopharyngodon idella
The Amur carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella), also known as the white amur or grass carp, is a freshwater fish species belonging to the carp family. It is native to the Amur River basin in East Asia. This fish is herbivorous, primarily feeding on aquatic plants, which makes it useful for controlling excessive aquatic vegetation in water bodies. The Amur carp can reach significant sizes, growing over one meter in length and weighing more than 20 kilograms. Due to its ecological traits and rapid growth, it is widely farmed in aquaculture and used for biological control of aquatic plants. The species is resilient to various environmental conditions, contributing to its popularity in fish farming.
Minimum size: 50 cm
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