Cyprinus carpio
species of fish
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The common carp (Cyprinus carpio) is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish. It is also known as the Eurasian carp or just carp. It is found in lakes and rivers in Europe and Asia.
Since it is a destructive invasive species, it is part of the list of the world's 100 worst invasive species. The type subspecies is Cyprinus carpio carpio, found in the Danube and Volga River.
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The Eurasian carp has a robust body with a dark gold sheen. It has big, shiny scales on its body. It has large pectoral fins and a tapering dorsal fin.
