Description
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Reference |
IB0875 |
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Category |
Fishes |
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Family Name |
European Carp - CYPRINIDAE - CARPS |
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Common Name |
Common Carp,Swimming |
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Scientific Name |
Cyprinus carpio |
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Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
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Notes |
The European Carp is now found throughout southern Australia and is well established in the Murray-Darling river system. Its ability to withstand high water temperatures and low oxygen levels means that it thrives in poor river conditions. Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia |

