Common Carp

Deskripsi

Cyprinus carpio, commonly known as the Common Carp or Ikan Mas in Southeast Asia, is a large, omnivorous freshwater fish belonging to the family Cyprinidae. It is native to Europe and Asia and has been widely introduced around the world, often becoming an invasive species. This species is characterized by its robust body, large scales, and two pairs of barbels on its upper jaw. It is highly adaptable to various aquatic environments and is known for its rapid growth and prolific breeding, making it a significant aquaculture species globally. Several domesticated varieties exist, including the ornamental Koi.

Ciri Fisik

Bentuk tubuh

elongated

Warna

Wild common carp typically exhibit a brassy or olive-brown coloration on their backs, fading to a yellowish-gold on their flanks and a whitish belly. Domesticated varieties (Koi) display a vast array of colors including red, white, black, yellow, blue, and cream, often in intricate patterns.

Jenis sisik

cycloid

Posisi mulut

subterminal

Ciri khas

Two pairs of prominent barbels on the upper jaw (one short rostral pair, one longer maxillary pair)., Large, thick scales (except in mirror and leather carp varieties)., A long dorsal fin with a strong, serrated spine at the anterior end., A deeply forked caudal fin.

Sirip punggung

Long, with 3-4 unbranched rays and 17-23 branched rays; the third unbranched ray is a strong, serrated spine.

Sirip ekor

Deeply forked, with 17-19 branched rays.

Sirip dada

Relatively short, with 1 unbranched and 14-18 branched rays.

Sirip khas

Anal fin short with 3 unbranched and 5-6 branched rays, also possessing a strong, serrated spine.

Tips Identifikasi

Habitat

Jenis air

freshwater

Kedalaman

Typically found in shallow to moderately deep waters, often near the bottom, but can range from surface to several meters deep.

Lingkungan

Prefers slow-moving or still waters such as lakes, ponds, reservoirs, and the lower reaches of rivers. Tolerant of a wide range of water quality conditions, including turbid and eutrophic waters. Often associated with abundant aquatic vegetation and soft, muddy bottoms.

Sebaran geografis

Native to Europe and Asia, specifically the Danube River basin and parts of Eastern Asia. Widely introduced globally, now found on every continent except Antarctica.

Informasi Akuarium

• Tingkat perawatan: intermediate
• Temperamen: peaceful
• Pola makan: omnivore
• Ukuran akuarium minimum: 200 gallons (for juveniles, much larger for adults)
• Suhu: 65-75°F (18-24°C)
• Tingkat pH: 6.5-8.0
• Kesadahan: 5-20 dGH
• Kompatibilitas: Generally compatible with other large, peaceful fish. Avoid small fish that could be eaten. Best kept in large ponds.
• Kebutuhan khusus: Requires a very large tank or pond due to its size. Excellent filtration is essential as they are messy eaters. Needs a substrate that allows for foraging, such as sand or fine gravel. Prone to uprooting plants.

Informasi di Alam Liar

• Status konservasi: vulnerable
• Musim: Spawns in spring and early summer when water temperatures rise (typically 60-70°F or 15-21°C). Active year-round in suitable climates, but feeding may slow in colder temperatures.
• Harga pasar: Varies significantly by region and size, from a few dollars per pound for food fish to thousands for ornamental Koi.
• Nilai ekonomis: high
• Rasa: Mild, earthy, sometimes described as muddy depending on water quality.
• Tekstur: Flaky, firm, and somewhat oily.
• Metode memasak: Frying, Baking, Grilling, Smoking, Stewing
• Nilai gizi: Good source of protein, Omega-3 fatty acids, and various vitamins and minerals (e.g., B12, phosphorus, selenium).

Fakta kunci

Spesies serupa

Klasifikasi ilmiah

Kerajaan

Animalia

Filum

Chordata

Kelas

Actinopterygii

Ordo

Cypriniformes

Famili

Cyprinidae

Genus

Cyprinus

Spesies

Cyprinus carpio

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