Species profile
Amur Carp
Cyprinus rubrofuscus
At a glance
Amur Carp (Cyprinus rubrofuscus) is an IUCN Least Concern bony-fish species regulated in 2 of 65 jurisdictions tracked by CatchRules across the U.S. and Canada.
Confirmed by 1,520 research-grade iNaturalist observations, with California, Texas, and New York the top jurisdictions by observation count.
Notable details
- Amur carp are native to the Amur River basin in East Asia, closely related to common carp.
- Modern ornamental koi are believed to have been selectively bred from this species in East Asia.
- They are a dominant aquaculture species in China, where millions of tons are farmed annually.
- Amur carp tolerate a wide temperature range and can survive near-freezing winter water.
- Adults can grow to over 30 inches and weigh more than 40 pounds in the wild.
Where Amur Carp are seen
Jurisdictions with rules for Amur Carp
Background
Cyprinus rubrofuscus, the Amur carp, is a species of cyprinid fish. It is widespread in Eastern Asia where native to Laos, Vietnam and China from the Amur to Red River drainages. It has also been introduced outside its native range. It is the wild form of the well known koi. It is known for its muddy flavor and boniness, hence, it is not commonly eaten by locals except when stewed.
Background excerpt adapted from Wikipedia's Amur Carp article (CC BY-SA). Visit Wikipedia for the full entry.
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