Japanese white crucian carp
📖 Overview
Japanese white crucian carp (Carassius cuvieri) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 35 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Japanese white crucian carp is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Temperate
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Deepbodied Crucian Carp · Herabuna · Japanese Crucian Carp · Japanese White Crucian Carp · White Crucian Carp |
| 🌍CES | karas Cuvierův |
| 🌍EST | Jaapani koger |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Gengoro-buna · Gengorobuna · カワチブナ · ゲンゴロウブナ · ヘラブナ |
| 🇰🇷Korean | 떡붕어 |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Carpa-de-Cuvier |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Белый японский карась |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Carpa japonesa · Carpín blanco japonés |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 屈氏鯽 · 日本白鲫 · 日本鯽 · 高身鯽 · 鯽仔 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carassius auratus caviers | Temminck & Schlegel | 1846 | Synonym |
| Carassius auratus cuvieri | Temminck & Schlegel | 1846 | Synonym |
| Carassius carassius cuvieri | Temminck & Schlegel | 1846 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Japanese white crucian carp.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 560 records indexed .
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