Life Science Identifier (LSID):

urn:lsid:biodiversity.org.au:afd.taxon:392594b6-aff3-4717-b7a1-5dc23344af32

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http://biocache.ala.org.au/ws/ogc/ows?q=species:Cyprinus carpio
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Species presence: Recorded In Australia; Marine Habitats; Terrestrial Habitats

Conservation status: IUCNVulnerable

Categories

TAS	Controlled fish; Noxious fish
VIC	Declared Noxious Aquatic Species
QLD	Declared Noxious Fish
ACT	Declared as pest animals, but neither notifiable or prohibited
WA	Not declared
AU	Not listed
SA	Noxious fish

Occurrence records map

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Source: Global Invasive Species Database

Description

The biology and ecology of carp are two of the major reasons why they are such an important and successful vertebrate pest in Australia. Carp have broad environmental tolerances and thrive in habitats disturbed and modified by humans such as where flows are altered, nutrients are enriched and streamside vegetation is cleared. ... source: feral.org.au

The European Carp can be recognised by its small eyes, thick lips with two barbels at each corner of the mouth, large scales and strongly serrated spines in the dorsal and anal fins. The colour is variable, but often olive green to silvery grey dorsally, fading to silvery yellow on the belly. Small European Carp could be confused with Goldfish, Carassius auratus. ... source: Australian Museum Factsheets

The Carp is a native of Asia, but has been introduced widely to other countries including Australia. The Carp has small eyes, thick lips with two barbels (like little whiskers) at each corner of the mouth. The scales are large. Colour ranges from olive green to silvery grey above, with silvery yellow on the underside.... source: OZ Animals

Online resources

ANGFA: Images
Australian Museum Factsheets: Description, Distribution, Morphology, Images
CCARP Database of Watering Requirements - Images: Images, Occurrence record
Citizen Science: Images, Occurrence record
Desert Fishes Council: Distribution, Morphology
Encyclopedia of Life: Description, Images
Global Invasive Species Database: Habitat, Images, Synonym
OZ Animals: Description, Distribution, Morphology, Habitat, Diet, Reproduction
Wikipedia: Reference, Images
feral.org.au: Description, Distribution, Distribution Map

Species Lists

Introduced fish species
Freshwater species
Database of watering requirements of biota from floodplain wetlands of the Murray-Darling Basin: Life Stage Duration: Unknown; Diet: Benthic feeders, consuming a range of prey including zooplankton, molluscs, crustaceans, freshwater insect larvae, aquatic plants and detritus.; Roosting Habitat: Not known; Habitat: Lowland rivers in warm, slow-moving or still waters with aquatic vegetation.; Reproduction Timing: October - December; lifeStage: Adult; Dispersal: Unknown; Functional Group: Alien species; Migration: Yes; some adults migrate in excess of 200 km, other have small home ranges of approximately 20 m.; Longevity: 15; Refugia Habitat: Unknown; Foraging Habitat: Not applicable; Reproduction Timing Pattern: October,November,December; References: Allen GR, et al. (2003) Field Guide to Freshwater Fishes of Australia. CSIRO publishing: Collingwood, Victoria. Brown P (1996) 'Carp in Australia: Fish Fact Sheets 4.' NSW Fisheries, Narrandera Fisheries Centre. Crook DA and Gillanders BM (2006) River Research and Applications 22, 871-879. Fletcher AR, et al. (1985) Australian Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research 36, 311-327. Gehrke PC and Harris JH (2000) Marine and Freshwater Research 51, 165-182. Jones MJ and Stuart IG (2009) Ecology of Freshwater Fish 18, 72-82. Khan TA (2003) Aquatic Sciences 65, 272-286. King AJ, et al. (2003) Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 60, 773-786. King AJ, et al. (1997) Marine and Freshwater Research 48, 435-443. Lintermans M (2007) Fishes of the Murray-Darling Basin: An introductory guide. MDBC Publication No. 10/07. Murray-Darling Basin Authority: Canberra. MDBC (2000) 'National Management Strategy for Carp Control 2000-2005.' Murray-Darling Basin Commission: Canberra. Rayner TS, et al. (2009) Ecohydrology 2, 440-453. Roberts J and Tilzey R (1996) 'Controlling Carp: Exploring the Options for Australia.' CSIRO Land and Water: Griffith. Robertson AI, et al. (1997) Marine and Freshwater Research 48, 445-454. Stuart I and Jones M (2002) 'Ecology and management of common carp in the Barmah-Millewa forest.' Freshwater Ecology, Arthur Rylah Institute for Environmental Research: Heidelberg, Victoria. Stuart IG and Jones M (2006) Marine and Freshwater Research 57, 333-347.; Breeding Habitat: Not applicable; Mode of Floodplain Use: Opportunistic; Reproduction Flood Reliance Explanation: Flooding likely to be used for spawning and recruitment; Trophic Status: Omnivore; Reproduction Flood Reliance: Yes
Database of watering requirements of biota from floodplain wetlands of the Murray-Darling Basin: Diet: Benthic feeders, consuming a range of prey including zooplankton, molluscs, crustaceans, freshwater insect larvae, aquatic plants and detritus.; Roosting Habitat: Not known; Habitat: Lowland rivers in warm, slow-moving or still waters with aquatic vegetation.; Reproduction Flood Reliance Explanation: Not applicable; Life Stage Duration: Approximately 2-4 years; Functional Group: Alien species; Dispersal: Unknown; Refugia Habitat: Unknown; Foraging Habitat: Not applicable; Migration: Unknown; References: Allen GR, et al. (2003) Field Guide to Freshwater Fishes of Australia. CSIRO publishing: Collingwood, Victoria. Brown P (1996) 'Carp in Australia: Fish Fact Sheets 4.' NSW Fisheries, Narrandera Fisheries Centre. Crook DA and Gillanders BM (2006) River Research and Applications 22, 871-879. Fletcher AR, et al. (1985) Australian Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research 36, 311-327. Gehrke PC and Harris JH (2000) Marine and Freshwater Research 51, 165-182. Jones MJ and Stuart IG (2009) Ecology of Freshwater Fish 18, 72-82. Khan TA (2003) Aquatic Sciences 65, 272-286. King AJ, et al. (2003) Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 60, 773-786. King AJ, et al. (1997) Marine and Freshwater Research 48, 435-443. Lintermans M (2007) Fishes of the Murray-Darling Basin: An introductory guide. MDBC Publication No. 10/07. Murray-Darling Basin Authority: Canberra. MDBC (2000) 'National Management Strategy for Carp Control 2000-2005.' Murray-Darling Basin Commission: Canberra. Rayner TS, et al. (2009) Ecohydrology 2, 440-453. Roberts J and Tilzey R (1996) 'Controlling Carp: Exploring the Options for Australia.' CSIRO Land and Water: Griffith. Robertson AI, et al. (1997) Marine and Freshwater Research 48, 445-454. Stuart I and Jones M (2002) 'Ecology and management of common carp in the Barmah-Millewa forest.' Freshwater Ecology, Arthur Rylah Institute for Environmental Research: Heidelberg, Victoria. Stuart IG and Jones M (2006) Marine and Freshwater Research 57, 333-347.; lifeStage: Larvae and juveniles; Reproduction Timing: Not applicable; Reproduction Flood Reliance: Not applicable; Breeding Habitat: Not applicable; Mode of Floodplain Use: Opportunistic; Trophic Status: Omnivore
Database of watering requirements of biota from floodplain wetlands of the Murray-Darling Basin: lifeStage: Spawning; Roosting Habitat: Not known; Habitat: Lowland rivers in warm, slow-moving or still waters with aquatic vegetation.; Reproduction Timing: October - December; Mode of Floodplain Use: Unknown; Functional Group: Alien species; Dispersal: Unknown; Refugia Habitat: Unknown; Foraging Habitat: Not applicable; Reproduction Timing Pattern: October,November,December; Migration: Unknown; References: Allen GR, et al. (2003) Field Guide to Freshwater Fishes of Australia. CSIRO publishing: Collingwood, Victoria. Brown P (1996) 'Carp in Australia: Fish Fact Sheets 4.' NSW Fisheries, Narrandera Fisheries Centre. Crook DA and Gillanders BM (2006) River Research and Applications 22, 871-879. Fletcher AR, et al. (1985) Australian Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research 36, 311-327. Gehrke PC and Harris JH (2000) Marine and Freshwater Research 51, 165-182. Jones MJ and Stuart IG (2009) Ecology of Freshwater Fish 18, 72-82. Khan TA (2003) Aquatic Sciences 65, 272-286. King AJ, et al. (2003) Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 60, 773-786. King AJ, et al. (1997) Marine and Freshwater Research 48, 435-443. Lintermans M (2007) Fishes of the Murray-Darling Basin: An introductory guide. MDBC Publication No. 10/07. Murray-Darling Basin Authority: Canberra. MDBC (2000) 'National Management Strategy for Carp Control 2000-2005.' Murray-Darling Basin Commission: Canberra. Rayner TS, et al. (2009) Ecohydrology 2, 440-453. Roberts J and Tilzey R (1996) 'Controlling Carp: Exploring the Options for Australia.' CSIRO Land and Water: Griffith. Robertson AI, et al. (1997) Marine and Freshwater Research 48, 445-454. Stuart I and Jones M (2002) 'Ecology and management of common carp in the Barmah-Millewa forest.' Freshwater Ecology, Arthur Rylah Institute for Environmental Research: Heidelberg, Victoria. Stuart IG and Jones M (2006) Marine and Freshwater Research 57, 333-347.; Life Stage Duration: Spring-summer; Reproduction Flood Reliance: Not applicable; Diet: Unknown; Breeding Habitat: Not applicable; Reproduction Flood Reliance Explanation: Flooding likely to be used for spawning and recruitment; Trophic Status: Unknown

Images

CCARP Database of Watering Requirements - Images

Names and sources

Accepted name	Source
Cyprinus carpio	Australian Faunal Directory

Common Names

Common name	Source
Carp Is this a preferred common name for this species? YES \| NO	Global Invasive Species Database OZ Animals feral.org.au Australian Faunal Directory
European Carp Is this a preferred common name for this species? YES \| NO	Global Invasive Species Database Desert Fishes Council Australian Faunal Directory Codes for Australian Aquatic Biota
Common Carp Is this a preferred common name for this species? YES \| NO	Global Invasive Species Database Australian Faunal Directory
German Carp Is this a preferred common name for this species? YES \| NO	Global Invasive Species Database Australian Faunal Directory
Koi Carp Is this a preferred common name for this species? YES \| NO	Global Invasive Species Database Australian Faunal Directory
Leather Carp Is this a preferred common name for this species? YES \| NO	Global Invasive Species Database Australian Faunal Directory
Mirror Carp Is this a preferred common name for this species? YES \| NO	Global Invasive Species Database Australian Faunal Directory
Asian Carp Is this a preferred common name for this species? YES \| NO	Australian Faunal Directory
Blubber Lips Is this a preferred common name for this species? YES \| NO	Australian Faunal Directory
Calico Carp Is this a preferred common name for this species? YES \| NO	Australian Faunal Directory
Chinese Carp Is this a preferred common name for this species? YES \| NO	Australian Faunal Directory
Edible Carp Is this a preferred common name for this species? YES \| NO	Australian Faunal Directory
Euro Is this a preferred common name for this species? YES \| NO	Australian Faunal Directory
Fancy Carp Is this a preferred common name for this species? YES \| NO	Global Invasive Species Database
Grass Carp Is this a preferred common name for this species? YES \| NO	Global Invasive Species Database
Great Carp Is this a preferred common name for this species? YES \| NO	Australian Faunal Directory
Japanese Domesticated Carp Is this a preferred common name for this species? YES \| NO	Global Invasive Species Database
King Carp Is this a preferred common name for this species? YES \| NO	Global Invasive Species Database
Koi Is this a preferred common name for this species? YES \| NO	Global Invasive Species Database
Mud Sucker Is this a preferred common name for this species? YES \| NO	Australian Faunal Directory
Nishiki-koi Is this a preferred common name for this species? YES \| NO	Australian Faunal Directory
Scale Carp Is this a preferred common name for this species? YES \| NO	Global Invasive Species Database
Wild Carp Is this a preferred common name for this species? YES \| NO	Global Invasive Species Database
Wild Common Carp Is this a preferred common name for this species? YES \| NO	International Union for Conservation of Nature