Carp are around since the fourth century AD, It was the Romans who brought them to Western Europe were those wild carp quickly spawned and spread throughout the rivers and streams and lakes of Europe.But it was not till the 1400s that they came to british waters.Every angler knows ,carp are among the most popular coarse fish of all.Once introduced into a new venue ,carp tend quickly to establish themselves as the dominant species and can easily put on 3lb (1.4kg) in each year.
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Asian carp can grow up to a 110 pounds or more and measure in length of 4 feet. Average size is around 40 pounds.
how long does it take for a baby carp to grow full size
Common carp can live up to 20-30 years in the wild, while some have been known to live even longer in captivity. Factors such as water quality, diet, and habitat can all affect the lifespan of a carp.
MLB player Mike Carp was born in Long Beach, CA.
Goldfish are carp. Carp can live to 100 years.
No. Carp are not native to Australia. They have been introduced, and have caused untold damage to Australian waterways.
A carp-like fish would likely have a similar body shape and features to a carp, such as a long dorsal fin and barbels (whisker-like organs near the mouth). Some examples of carp-like fish include goldfish, koi, and grass carp.
how long has deforestation been around
As long as guns have been around.
Mike Carp was born June 30, 1986, in Long Beach, CA, USA.
No, dolphins are not known to eat carp. However, they have been known to eat smaller squid and octopus on occasions.
Carp can get upto 70lbs in foreign countries like France were they are fed on high protein food to get them bigger. In England they get to around the 55-60lb mark.