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Species Guide

Common Carp

Carpa
  • Spanish Name: Carpa Común
  • English Name: Common Carp
  • Scientific Name: Cyprinus carpio
  • Type of specie: Fish
  • Order: Cypriniformes
  • Family: Cyprinidae

Habitat

  • Natural: Lakes, rivers, and reservoirs with calm waters and muddy bottoms.
  • Farming: Ponds and reservoirs with controlled feeding and water quality management.

General Description

  • Body shape: Elongated and robust, with a laterally compressed body.
  • Distinctive features:

    Variable coloration, typically golden or brownish with greenish tones. It has a protrusible mouth with barbels at the corners.

Size and Weight

  • Average length: Usually between 30 and 60 cm; in the wild, it can reach up to 1 meter.
  • Average weight: Commonly between 0.5 and 2 kg; some specimens can weigh up to 8 kg.

Life Cycle

Moderate growth, reaching market size in 1 to 2 years.

Adaptations

Highly tolerant to poor water quality and low oxygen concentrations.

Juveniles farming systems

Raised in land-based ponds or recirculation systems (RAS).

Grow-out farming systems

Mainly in freshwater ponds and artificial lakes.

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  • Geographical distribution
Native to Asia and Eastern Europe but introduced worldwide. Primarily inhabits freshwater and brackish waters.
  • Main producing countries
China, India, Indonesia, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Poland.
  • Commercial value

Highly valued in aquaculture for its resilience, fast growth, and adaptability to different environments.

  • Additional uses

By-products: Used for fish meal and oil.

  • Common preparation methods
Ideal for stews, grilling, frying, or in soups.