Sådan identificerer du Karuds

For at identificere Karuds (Carassius carassius) skal du se på disse nøglekendetegn.

Fysiske karakteristika

Kropsform

eel-like

Farvetegning

Golden-brown to olive-green on the back, fading to yellowish-white on the belly. Fins are typically reddish-brown.

Skæltype

cycloid

Mundens placering

terminal

Kendetegn

Deep, laterally compressed body, Absence of barbels (distinguishing feature from common carp), Large, rounded scales, Convex dorsal fin with 17-25 soft rays, Slightly forked caudal fin

Rygfinne

17-25 bløde stråler

Halefinne

Let kløftet

Brystfinne

15-18 stråler

Karakteristiske finner

Ingen skægtråde

Identifikationstips

1. 1

   Absence of barbels

   The most reliable way to distinguish Carassius carassius from common carp (Cyprinus carpio) is the complete absence of barbels around the mouth. Common carp have two pairs of barbels.

2. 2

   Dorsal fin shape

   The dorsal fin of the crucian carp is convex (rounded outwards), whereas the common carp has a concave or straight dorsal fin.

3. 3

   Body depth

   Crucian carp generally have a deeper, more compressed body than common carp, especially in older specimens.

4. 4

   Coloration

   While variable, crucian carp often exhibit a more golden or bronze hue compared to the common carp's typically darker, brassy coloration.

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