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Common Carp
Carp
were introduced into the United States during the late 1880s by the United
States Fish Commission as a food fish. They proved detrimental to native fish
populations and have never become as popular as game and food fishes in North
America as they are in Europe. Carp will take a variety of bait, such as dough
balls, cheese, corn, and worms, and fight when hooked.
description To 30" (76 cm); 60 lbs (27.2 kg).
Robust, moderately compressed; back dark olive; sides lighter, yellowish below;
fins dusky-olive. 2 paris of barbels on upper lip. Dorsal fin long, has 1 stout,
serrate spine, 17-21 rays; anal fin with similar spine, 5-6 rays. Lateral line
complete, 32-39 scales.
Sacramento
Pike Minnow (Squawfish)
This
fish was once considered a major predator of young salmons, but while both
fishes may compete for food and space, most waters inhabited by Sacramento
Squawfish are too warm for young salmons and trouts.
description To 3' (91 cm). Elongate, slightly
compressed; back dark olive-brown; sides silvery-grayish; young have dark caudal
spot. Head long, flattened above; mouth terminal, large, extends to small eye;
no barbels. Fins plain, reddish in males; 8 dorsal fin rays, origin behind
pelvic fin insertion; 8 anal fin rays; caudal fin moderately forked. Lateral
line complete, 73-86 scales; 13-15 scale rows above lateral line.
Goldfish
Goldfishes
are native to China. They tolerate extreme temperatures (0-degrees to 41-degrees
C) and low levels of dissolved oxygen, but are usually found in warmer waters
where winters are not severe. Goldfish and Common Carp hybridize, making
identification difficult. Since large populations of Goldfish can suppress
native fishes, they should not be released into the wild.
description To 16" (41 cm); 3 1/2 lbs (1.6 kg).
Robust; usually olive, but can vary to gold, orange, or creamy-white; fins
similar color; young may have dark blotches. No barbels. Dorsal fin with 1
heavy, serrated spine, 15-18 branched rays; anal fin with 1 heavy, serrated
spine, 5-6 rays; caudal peduncle deep, short. Lateral line complete, 27-31
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