Fishes
GOLDFISH
Carassius auratus
The kitefish is a species of freshwater fish of the Cyprinidae family. It is native to Asia, particularly China, where it was domesticated more than a thousand years ago.
They generally measure between 12 and 22cm and can live between 5 and 10 years on average, although with optimal care they can live up to 25 years.
Reproduction of this species usually occurs after a significant temperature change, often in spring. Comet fish, like all cyprinids, are egg-layers. Their clutches normally hatch within 48-72 hours.
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The eggs they lay are colourless and adhere to the walls.
EUROPEAN COMMON CARP
Cyprinus carpio
Cyprinus carpio, also known as common carp, is a species of freshwater fish belonging to the family Cyprinidae. Native to Europe and Asia, it is one of the oldest domesticated fish species.
Its average size ranges between 40 and 60 cm and weighs between 2 and 14 kg. It is usually greenish-brown in colour, with golden tones on the flanks and a lighter belly. It has an elongated and robust body, covered with large scales. Its mouth is protractile, adapted to search for food on the bottom.
They reproduce by laying eggs; a typical adult female may lay 300,000 eggs in a single clutch.
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It is often considered a destructive invasive species, being included in the list of the 100 worst invasive species in the world.
