Common names:
Carpat, Carpe, Carpe commune
Occurrence:
introduced
Salinity:
freshwater
Abundance:
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Importance:
minor commercial
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Ref: FAO, 1994
Aquaculture:
commercial
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Ref: FAO, 1997
Regulations:
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Ref:
Uses:
live export: yes;
Comments:
Occurs all over France except in the mountainous regions of the Alps and the Pyrénées. Known from Gironde estuary (Ref. 51442). Highly valued by fishermen. Can be fished with various types of bait, both of animal and plant origin. Flesh esteemed in certain regions of France (Ref. 30578). Also Ref. 12228.
National Checklist:
Country Information:
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/fr.html
National Fisheries Authority:
Occurrences:
OccurrencesPoint map
Main Ref:
Keith, P. and J. Allardi (coords.), 2001
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
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