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Silver carp

Order Cypriniformes
Family Cyprinidae

It has a laterally compressed and silvery body. Its dorsal fin is long and lacks spines. The mouth is in a subterminal position, and small bristles can be observed on its barbels.

Characteristics
FAO code
SVC
Specie
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Type
White fish
FAO Fishing Areas
  • Area 1: Africa - Inland waters
  • Área 2;America
  • Area 3: America
  • Area 4: Asia - Inland waters
  • Area 5: Europe - Inland waters
  • Area 6: Oceania - Inland waters
  • North - Inland waters
  • South - Inland waters
International denominations
Germany Silberkarpfen
Italy Carpa asiatica
United Kingdom Silver carp
Fishing areas
Fishing arts
Aquaculture
Gillnets

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