Carp & Sucker
Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
FreshwaterCyprinidaeLeast Concern
About
Common carp are a robust, heavy-bodied fish with a slightly humped back and a pair of barbels on either side of their mouth. They are bottom feeders, often stirring up sediment in search of food.
- Average size
- 12-48 inches, 2-70 lbs
- Colors
- Olive-brown to golden-yellow, with darker fins
- Diet
- Omnivorous; consumes insects, crustaceans, plant matter, and detritus
- Region
- Widespread throughout the US, particularly in the Great Lakes region, Mississippi River basin, and California.