Crucian carp
Carassius carassius
Identification image; not photographed at Lake Svitiaz.
Photo «CarassiusCarassius8.JPG» — ViridiflavusCC BY-SA 3.0cropped
Distribution
Documented lakes
14 lakes in the guide
Characteristics
Species facts
The native crucian carp — a rarer counterpart to the abundant Prussian carp. It was recorded in Lake Svitiaz historically and called scarce in more recent reviews; since 2021 the species has been listed in the Red Book of Ukraine.
- 3 kg
- Maximum weight
- 64 cm
- Maximum length
- 10 years
- Lifespan
Origin in Lake Svitiaz: native species. IUCN: LC.