Carp & Sucker
Grass Carp
Ctenopharyngodon idella
FreshwaterCyprinidaeLeast Concern
About
The Grass Carp is a large, herbivorous freshwater fish with an elongated, torpedo-shaped body. They are known for their voracious appetite for aquatic plants and are often used for aquatic weed control.
- Average size
- 24-47 inches, 20-100 lbs
- Colors
- Olive-brown to silvery-white
- Diet
- Aquatic plants, algae
- Region
- Widespread throughout the US, particularly in the Southeast, Midwest, and Pacific Northwest, due to intentional introductions for aquatic weed control.
