Crucian carp

Also known as Carassius carassius

species of fish

OverviewAI-generated

The crucian carp, scientifically named *Carassius carassius*, is a species of fish within the family Cyprinidae. It belongs to the genus *Carassius* and is classified under the order Cypriniformes, class Teleostei, and phylum Chordata. The taxon was described by Linnaeus in 1758 and holds an accepted status in biological records.

This organism inhabits both brackish and freshwater environments. It is also referred to by the common name bronze carp, alongside other regional names such as karas obecný, kroeskarper, and carassin. The species is currently assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, a status recorded in 2024.

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Species

Least Concern

bronze carp

Species

PhylumChordata
ClassTeleostei
OrderCypriniformes
FamilyCyprinidae

Habitatbrackish, freshwater

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: taxon
Parent taxon: Carassius
Image: CarassiusCarassius8.JPG

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taxon rank: species
IUCN conservation status: Least Concern
taxon name: Carassius carassius
Commons category: Carassius carassius
MCN code: 0302.73.00
Commons gallery: Carassius carassius
taxon common name: گٕنٛگ گاڈ
short name: C. carassius

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Encyclopedic overview

The crucian carp (Carassius carassius) is a medium-sized member of the carp family Cyprinidae. It occurs widely in northern European regions. Its name derives from the Low German karusse or karutze, possibly from Medieval Latin coracinus (a kind of river fish).

Distribution

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