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Fish Common Carp
UK
Safari Tip:
In February there痴 less vegetation in the water and it can be surprisingly clear. If you sit quietly
on the bank you might get to see
a carp
Latin name: Cyprinu carpio
Size: Up to 100cms long
Distribution: Found in most parts of the U.K.
Months seen: All year round
Food: Worms, snails and small fish
Habitat: Ponds, lakes and rivers, especially shallow water.
Special features: Despite the name, this species is not too common now.
It was originally imported from Asia, and has been farmed as a food source for
hundreds of years.
The colour on the back can vary from silver-grey to green-brown. The belly is
usually whitish. The mouth has four barbels (whiskers), two at each corner of
the mouth.
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