Difference between revisions of "Carassius carassius"
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== Identification == | == Identification == | ||
| − | :Compared to the related [[Goldfish]], the Crucian Carp has a more convex dorsal fin, and deeper body, than "wild coloured" [[Goldfish]]. These fish can hybridise with [[Goldfish]], because they are the [[Goldfish]]'s wild ancestors. | + | :Compared to the related [[Goldfish]], the Crucian Carp has a more convex dorsal fin, and deeper body, than "wild coloured" [[Goldfish]], known as Funa. These fish can hybridise with [[Goldfish]], because they are the [[Goldfish]]'s wild ancestors. |
Latest revision as of 02:08, 8 March 2018
Crucian carp
Crucian Carp
Carassius carassius
114 Litres (30 US G.)
8-20 cm (3.1-7.9")
Freshwater
6.5 - 7.5
10-25°C (50 -77 °F)
5-10 °d
1:1 M:F
10-60 years
Family
Cyprinidae
This animal is available captive bred
Contents
Additional names
- Crucian Carp, Prussian Carp, Gibel carp
Additional scientific names
- Cyprinus moles, Carassius moles, Cyprinus carassius, Carassius carassius carassius, Carassius humilis, Cyprinus charax, Carassius charax, Carassius vulgaris, Carassius linnaei, Cyprinus gibelio minutus, Carassius gibelio minutus, Carassius oblongus, Carassius auratus gibelio
Origin[edit]
- Found across Eurasia from England to Russia. Widely introduced elsewhere.
Sexing[edit]
- Mature females will be fuller bodied to males.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- Peaceful
Diet[edit]
- Omnivorous
Feeding regime[edit]
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment specifics[edit]
- Very similar care to the Common Goldfish, does best in large ponds or large tanks.
Behaviour[edit]
- Generally peaceful.
Identification[edit]
- Compared to the related Goldfish, the Crucian Carp has a more convex dorsal fin, and deeper body, than "wild coloured" Goldfish, known as Funa. These fish can hybridise with Goldfish, because they are the Goldfish's wild ancestors.
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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