Actinopterygii
VU
Vulnerable
Vulnerable (VU)
It faces a high risk of extinction in the wild.
IUCN Red List classification
Omnivore
Common carp
Cyprinus carpio
The common carp is a robust fish with barbels beside the mouth.
Natural habitat
Lakes, ponds and slow rivers.
Geographic distribution
Native to Eurasia; introduced on many continents.
Diet
Invertebrates, seeds, detritus and aquatic plants.
Key characteristics
A robust fish with barbels beside the mouth.
It has been farmed for centuries but can become invasive outside its native range.
