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Common Carp/Carpe,Swimming

Reference

IB0875

Category

Fishes

Family Name

European Carp - CYPRINIDAE - CARPS

Common Name

Common Carp/Carpe,Swimming

Scientific Name

Cyprinus carpio

Artist Name

Roger Swainston

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

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