Red Carp

Red Carp

　　The Red Carp, Cyprinus flammans, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. It has an elongated, laterally compressed body with a raised back. The mouth is subterminal, equipped with one pair each of barbels on the upper and lower jaws. The gill rakers are short. The belly is rounded. The scales are large and round. The lateral line is distinct and slightly curved. The caudal fin is deeply forked. The body color is red.

　　Main characteristics: widely distributed and able to live in various types of water bodies. It is a major species for aquaculture, with production available year-round, and higher yields in spring and autumn.