Species catalogue
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
SVC
Specie
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Type
White fish
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
