782 observationsNear Threatened
Silver Carp
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Cypriniformes ›Family: Xenocyprididae ›Genus: Hypophthalmichthys
About
The silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) is a species of freshwater cyprinid fish, a variety of Asian carp native to China and eastern Siberia. Although a threatened species in its natural habitat, it has long been cultivated in China. By weight more silver carp are produced worldwide in aquaculture than any other species of fish except for the grass carp. Silver carp are usually farmed in polyculture with other Asian carp, or sometimes with catla or other
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Silver Carp is Hypophthalmichthys molitrix.
- Silver Carp belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Silver Carp belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Silver Carp belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Silver Carp belongs to the order Cypriniformes.
- Silver Carp belongs to the family Xenocyprididae.
- Silver Carp belongs to the genus Hypophthalmichthys.