What Types of Carp Are There?

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The carp family (Cyprinidae) has many members and relatives. The most common types of carp include the common and mirror carp.

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Common carp are fully covered by beautiful, replicated patterns of scales. It sort of looks like they are wearing body armor.

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Mirror carp have scattered patches of scales all over their body. Those patches of scales, or even just individual scales, can greatly vary in size.

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The linear carp get its beautiful name from the line of scales along its lateral line, which is quite a distinct feature of this carp.

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Grass carp can grow to an enormous size and hold unbelievable power reserves, which they though usually first unleash near the landing net.

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Koi carp are simply colored variants of the common carp.

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The crucian carp is the smallest member of the carp family. It can be found all over Europe.

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The silver carp, or Asian carp, is another distant relative of the common carp. And a rather large one at that!

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