The term carp (pl.: carp) is a generic common name for numerous species of freshwater fish from the family Cyprinidae, a very large clade of ray-finned fish mostly native to Eurasia.

The grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) is a species of large herbivorous freshwater fish in the family Cyprinidae, native to the Pacific Far East, with a native range stretching from northern Vietnam to the Amur River on the Sino-Russian border. [2] This Asian carp is the only species of the genus Ctenopharyngodon.

Mar 11, 2025 · The carp is a hardy greenish brown fish. It is native to Eurasia but has been introduced into North America and elsewhere. A large-scaled fish with two barbels on each side of its upper jaw, the carp lives alone or in small schools in …

Apr 10, 2025 · Harp seals can dive up to 1,300 feet below the surface and remain underwater for about 16 minutes. They eat a variety of fish and invertebrates (more than 130 species). Some seals have been found with more than 65 species of …

The common carp (Cyprinus carpio), also known as European carp, Eurasian carp, or just referred as carp, is a widespread freshwater fish of eutrophic waters in lakes and large rivers in Europe and Asia. [2][3] The native wild populations are considered vulnerable to extinction by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), [1] but...

Apr 24, 2017 · Harp seals prey on as many as 67 species of fish, according the International Union of Conservation of Nature, or IUCN. Many adult harp seals maintain a diet of polar and arctic cod, capelin and herring fish.

May 27, 2024 · As one of the most popular types of pond or aquarium fish in the world, many species of carp have undergone selective breeding for shape, color, and resistance to disease. This practice probably originated somewhere in China …

Carp are members of the minnow family, with large golden scales. In most waters 10 pound fish could be considered small, and captures exceeding 20 pounds are not uncommon. Native to Asia, and spread throughout Europe by the Romans, carp were first stocked as a food fish in the U.S. in the late 1870s by the newly created Fish Commission.

Harp seals are incredible swimmers that can stay underwater for up to 15 minutes diving to depths of up to 885 feet (270m). Thanks to their amazing swimming skills, they are able to catch many different meals of fish and crustaceans.

Invasive carp are fast-growing and prolific feeders that out-compete native fish and leave a trail of environmental destruction in their wake. The four types of invasive carp currently found in the U.S. were imported into the country for use in aquaculture ponds.