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Summary for Carassius carassius Larvae
Crucian carp

Carassius  carassius  (Linnaeus, 1758)
Family:	Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order:	Cypriniformes
Class:	Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
English name:	Crucian carp
Distribution:	Eurasia: Spain across Europe and north-central Asia to northern China. A well established element of the fish fauna of Europe. At least one country reports adverse ecological impact after introduction.
Adult biology:	Occurs in shallow ponds, lakes rich in vegetation and slow moving rivers. Burrows in mud in the dry season or during winter (Ref. 2163). Tolerates cold, organic pollutants, and low oxygen levels in the water. Feeds on plants, insect larvae and plankton (Ref. 30578). Marketed fresh and frozen; eaten fried, broiled and baked (Ref. 9988). Often confused with C. gibelio (Ref. 59043).
Diagnosis:	See also LARVAE table.
Climate Zone:	temperate; 2 - 22°C; 69°N - 35°N
Main Ref:	Laurila, S., J. Piironen and I.J. Holopainen. 1987. (Ref. 6438)
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	Modified: Luna, Susan M.	Entered: Kuosmanen-Postila, Sari

	Ref.:				Glossary
		(e.g. 9948)				(e.g. urostyle)

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