Karpfen
Alternative names: carp, common carp, European carp
The common carp is a freshwater fish that lives in the lakes and large rivers of Europe and Asia. It is considered a desctructive invasive species. The carp is the third most frequently introduced species of fish in the world, used as food in many areas. They have a long body that can grow up to 47in (120cm) and can reach a weight of 88lb (40kg). These fish are omnivorous, feeding on aquatic plants and insects, crawfish, crustaceans, and benthic worms.