Fishing for Silver carp

Hypophthalmichthys molitrix

The silver carp is a freshwater fish known for its streamlined, silver body and distinctive upturned mouth. It primarily feeds on plankton, filtering it from the water. Native to Asian river systems, it thrives in large rivers and lakes. Typically, it grows up to 39 inches and can weigh around 60 pounds. Silver carp are known for their leaping behavior when startled. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Freshwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Near threatened

Threat to humans

Potential pest

Source: Fishbase

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