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Fishing Species

Grass Carp Fish Species Information

Grass Carp

Label Details
Scientific Fish Name: Ctenopharyngodon idella
Other Fish Name:
Regions Fished: cultivated in China for food but was introduced in Europe and the United States for aquatic weed control
World Record:
Common Tackle:
Additional Information: They eat up to 3 times their own body weight daily. They thrive in small lakes and backwaters that provide an abundant supply of fresh water vegetation.