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Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
Common Carp
Illustration: Todd Marsee. Photo: Michigan Sea Grant
  • Brought to U.S. from Europe (1800s) as high quality food fish
  • Sought by sport anglers in urban areas
  • Part of U.S. commercial catch in lakes Erie and Huron
  • Can disrupt spawning habitats of other fish species
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Updated: 11/11/09