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Prussian Carp
Carassius gibelio
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Cypriniformes ›Family: Cyprinidae ›Genus: Carassius
About
The Prussian carp, silver Prussian carp or Gibel carp (Carassius gibelio), is a member of the family Cyprinidae, which includes many other fish, such as the common carp, and the smaller minnows. It is a medium-sized cyprinid, and does not exceed a weight of 6.6 pounds (3 kg) and a size of 45 cm. They are usually silver, although other color variations exist. They are omnivorous and feed on plankton, invertebrates, plant material and detritus. Originally from Asia...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Prussian Carp is Carassius gibelio.
- Prussian Carp belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Prussian Carp belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Prussian Carp belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Prussian Carp belongs to the order Cypriniformes.
- Prussian Carp belongs to the family Cyprinidae.
- Prussian Carp belongs to the genus Carassius.