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Crucian carp

Carassius carassius

Carassius carassius (Crucian carp)
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Distribution
Distribution map: Carassius carassius (Crucian carp)

least concern



Habitat
Temperature:
F2.0-32.0 °C
Salinity:
Ffresh water
Photoperiod:
F5-20 h
Substrate:
Fyes
Trophic level:
not investigated by us yet
Growth
Length:
not investigated by us yet
Weight:
not investigated by us yet
Maturity:
F1.5-2.5 years
Malformations:
Fyes
Morphology:
not investigated by us yet
Swimming
Home range:
no data found yet
Depth:
no data found yet
Speed:
not investigated by us yet
Migration:
Fdepends
Type:
not investigated by us yet
Reproduction
Nest building:
Fno
Courtship:
no data found yet
Mating type:
no data found yet
Fecundity:
not investigated by us yet
Brood care:
no data found yet
Social behaviour
Aggregation:
Fschool
Organisation:
not investigated by us yet
Aggression:
Fyes
Handling
Farming frequency:
3,096 t/year 2018
Farming stress:
Fyes
Slaughter protocol:
Fprepared

Farming remarks

Carassius carassius
Li0  ❘  Po2  ❘  Ce0
FishTalk

Carassius carassius is a freshwater fish that inhabits ponds, lakes, rivers, and reservoirs in several countries in Asia and Europe. This carp appears in IUCN Red List with a substantial decline in most of its native range in Europe. It is found in rich vegetation in slow-moving waters with sand and gravel and can tolerate a wide range of environmental conditions – including anoxia – but usually does not occur in waters with rich ichthyofauna. This carp, which migrates in fresh water to spawn when the temperature is warmer, is considered a relatively inactive fish. Aquaculture of C. carassius was limited to China and Japan until the 1960s and then gradually expanded to many other countries. It is considered an omnivore fish with relatively slow growth that explores the water column, especially dwelling in the bottom layer, thus being difficult to harvest. Despite that, it occupies a high position among all cultured freshwater fishes worldwide, being reared also for conservation programmes. C. carassius is frequently cultured in earthen ponds, also in pens and rice paddies. Polycultures with other carps is common. This fish is usually sold live or fresh in local markets, and this can happen before it reaches maturity. Further studies about wild information, especially about migration, aggregation, and aggression of this species, are needed. Considering farming conditions, the need for future research focused on depth range, substrate availability, stress response, and stunning and slaughter processes is highlighted. Moreover, as most available information about farms are from sources focused on conservation purposes, more research about production conditions are still needed.

For details see: WelfareCheck | farm
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