Contents Index of fishes General parts of a fish
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Family Cyprinidae About the family in general Genus Ctenopharyngodon Grass Carp Young Grass Carp Grass Carp Ctenopharyngodon idella Ikan Kap Rumput, 100 cm; oviparous; mainly herbivorous (though it will eat almost anything offered); gregarious; pelagic. Introduced, common pond-culture species. Rural ponds and reservoirs. The torpedo-shaped grass carp (native to China) can weigh up to 32 kg and feeds on water weeds which it grinds effectively with its strong molar-like pharyngeal teeth (right) located at the throat region. It is an important food fish in many countries. It is not yet known to breed naturally here. It has been used to control aquatic vegetation in China, the Soviet Union and eastern Europe, and is reputed to be the most efficient plant eating fish known. In some countries where it is regarded as a potential pest, however, its release is forbidden.

Introduction Freshwater habitats Fishes in Singapore Conservation Amazing Fishy Facts About the guidebook

From A Guide to Common Freshwater Fishes of Singapore by Kelvin K P Lim and Peter K L Ng Published by the Singapore Science Centre and sponsored by BP @Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research and Singapore Science Centre