Capus commus (Common carp)

Adult size1 cm
Temperature15 - 32 °C
pH4 - 8.3
Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters)120 L

Description

This fish has the advantage of living 105 years at the maximum and can measure more than a meter.

The Capus Commus fish is a freshwater fish that belongs to the Cyprinidae family. It is commonly called "common carp" because of its resemblance to carp. Capus Commus is a robust and adaptable fish, capable of living in a wide variety of environmental conditions.

Capus commus has an elongated and lateral compressed body, which gives it an oval shape. Its color generally varies between gray and brown, with darker spots spread over the whole body. Its head is wide and flat, with eyes located on the sides of the skull. His lips are thick and fleshy, and he has two barbules located under his mouth.

The Capus commus can reach a size of 60 centimeters long and weigh up to 10 kilograms. It is an omnivorous fish, which feeds mainly on plants, small crustaceans and insects. He was also observed eating smaller fish. Capus commus is a slow and peaceful fish, which generally moves into groups.

Capus commus is a very common fish in the fresh waters of the northern hemisphere, and it is particularly abundant in Europe. It is also present in Asia, Africa and North America. Capus Commus is a very important fish for humans, because it is widely used for line fishing and aquaculture. It is also consumed as food, although its flesh is considered less tasty than that of certain other species of fish.

Origin

Characteristics

  • Adult size1 cm
  • BehaviourAggressive
  • FoodCarnivorous

Water parameters

  • Water typeFresh water, cold
  • Temperature15 - 32 °C
  • pH4 - 8.3
  • Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters)120 L

Dimorphism

The male is red under his corp.

Reproduction

Difficult in aquarium.

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