VPP 322: Aquatic Animal Diseases, Health Care and Management (1+1)

EXOTIC (CHINESE) CARPS

• Silver carp
• Grass carp
• Common carp 

SILVER CARP

Scientific name: Hypophthalmichthys molitrix

The identification features are: Laterally compressed body Upturned mouth Small silvery scales

GRASS CARP

Scientific name: Ctenopahryngodon idella   

The identification features are:   Body elongated and cylindrical, round abdomen, compressed at the rear. Body is greenish yellow laterally, dorsal portion dark brown; greyish white in abdomen. Broad head with terminal mouth and arch-shaped; upper jaw extends slightly over lower jaw, its rear can reach below eye Broad head with rounded snout Moderately sized scales with light greenish tinge

COMMON CARP

Scientific name: Cyprinus carpio

The identification features are:   Deep body, elongated and somewhat compressed,  Colour variable, wild carp are brownish-green on the back and upper sides, shading to golden yellow ventrally. The fins are dusky, ventrally with a reddish tinge. Short head, lips thick, two pairs of barbels at angle of mouth, shorter ones on the upper lip.    With or without scales (depending on the variety)