Crucian Carp, Carassius carassius Linnaeus 1758
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Summary:
In 2006, Crucian Carp were discovered in the Campaspe River near Kyneton in Victoria - presumably released into the wild from the ornamental fish trade.
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Dianne J. Bray, Carassius carassius in Fishes of Australia, accessed 29 Mar 2023, https://fishesofaustralia.net.au/home/species/2693
Crucian Carp, Carassius carassius Linnaeus 1758
More Info
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Distribution |
Campaspe River near Kyneton, Victoria. |
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Similar Species |
Crucian Carp differ from Goldfish in having a convex margin on the outer edge of the dorsal fin, vs. a straight to concave margin in Goldfish. Crucian Carp also have smaller scales, fewer gill rakers, a deeper body, a smaller eye, a different shape to the head and mouth shape, differences in the serration size and number on the dorsal and anal fin spines, and in body colour. Juveniles (to about 120 mm LCF) also have a distinctive blotch on the caudal peduncle just before the caudal fin. |
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Author |
Dianne J. Bray |
Crucian Carp, Carassius carassius Linnaeus 1758
References
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Raadik, T.A. 2007. Another alien amongst us - Crucian Carp (Carassius carassius) confirmed in Australia. Australian Society for Fish Biology, Newsletter 37(1): 53-54.
