Common names:
Common carp, 德国镜鲤(引进), 德國鏡鯉(引進)
Occurrence:
native
Salinity:
freshwater
Abundance:
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Importance:
commercial
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Ref: Nichols, J.T., 1943
Aquaculture:
commercial
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Ref: FAO, 1997
Regulations:
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Ref:
Uses:
no uses
Comments:
Known as "li-yü" at Tungting Lake (Ref. 35840). Also occurs in Ulungur lake, Erqishi and Yili rivers (Ref. 41093). A popular cultured fish, introduced from its native range to other regions in the country for culture and extensive stocking in all kinds of inland waters (Ref. 55380). Also found in Beijiang River (Ref. 89718). Also Ref. 185, 9987, 12228, 35840, 43640, 45259.
National Checklist:
Country Information:
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/ch.html
National Fisheries Authority:
Occurrences:
OccurrencesPoint map
Main Ref:
Alikunhi, K.H., 1966
National Database:
> Cypriniformes (Carps) > Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps) > Cyprininae
Etymology: Cyprinus:Latin, cyprinus = carp (Ref. 45335); carpio:carpio is the latinized form of carp (Ref. 1998). Cyprinus is the old world name for the carp (Ref. 10294). More on author: Linnaeus.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecologia
