Prussian carp - Carassius gibelio

In Vitosha Mountain, near Sofia, there is a botanical reserve with a very small pond, in which I never expected to see fish. Last year in October, the water was very low and I was surprised to see fish flipping in the shallows. I was unable to get any closer because I sank to my knees in the mud, but I managed to take some pictures. It turned out to be Prussian carp, which some unscrupulous put into the pond. I don't believe they survived the winter because the pond completely freezes.

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Ferdy Christant

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Originally from Siberia, must mean they can take some cold. But everything has its limits, of course. Posted 5 years ago
1. Jivko Nakev
  
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  Yes, they are invasive in Bulgaria. I think when the pond freezes completely there is no enough oxygen! Posted 5 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
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    That's sad, hopefully they sustain another creature. And I'm glad you managed to capture them. Posted 5 years ago

The Prussian carp

The Prussian carp, silver Prussian carp or Gibel carp, is a member of the family Cyprinidae, which includes many other fish, such as the common carp, goldfish, and the smaller minnows. It is a medium-sized cyprinid, and does not exceed a weight of 6.6 pounds and a size of 45 cm. They are usually silver, although other color variations exist.

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Similar species: Carps, Minnows And Loaches

Species identified by Jivko Nakev