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Carp (Nannaethiops unitaeniatus) — Distichodontidae

Carp

Nannaethiops unitaeniatus
LC · Least Concern

The Carp (Nannaethiops unitaeniatus) is a freshwater fish of the family Distichodontidae that grows up to 6 cm.

Length
6.2 cm
Water
Freshwater
Diet
Carnivore
Behaviour
Schooling
Activity
Diurnal
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped
Substrate
Open water
Danger
Harmless
Edibility
Not eaten

Description

Nannaethiops unitaeniatus is a small African characiform (family Distichodontidae) widespread in tropical Africa. The species reaches only about 6 cm and has a slender, brownish to golden body with a single dark, gold-edged longitudinal stripe and a complete lateral line. It lives in schools in vegetated streams and rivers and feeds on worms, crustaceans and insects. Owing to its attractive colours and peaceful behaviour the species is popular in the aquarium hobby. It is harmless to humans and, because of its small size, of no fishery value.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Carp?

The Carp has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a horizontal stripes pattern.

Where does the Carp live?

The Carp lives in fresh water and is mostly found around open water.

How big does the Carp get?

The Carp grows to a maximum of about 6 cm.

Is the Carp dangerous to humans?

No, the Carp is harmless to humans.

Is the Carp edible?

The Carp is not usually eaten.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Eenstreep-tetra sourced
English name
Carp verified
Scientific name
Nannaethiops unitaeniatus
Family
Distichodontidae
Other names
Oneline tetra; Onestriped african characin; One-striped African characin verified

Appearance

Size class
Small verified
Max length (cm)
6.2 verified
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Brown inferred
Pattern
Horizontal stripes inferred
Tail shape
Forked inferred
Mouth position
Terminal inferred
Lips
Thin inferred
Barbels
No sourced
Dorsal fins
Two separate inferred
Dorsal spines
No sourced

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Freshwater sourced
Substrate
Open water sourced
Origin
Native sourced

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Carnivore sourced
Social behaviour
Schooling inferred
Territorial
No inferred
Activity
Diurnal inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes sourced
Sexual dimorphism
No inferred

For anglers

Edibility
Not eaten sourced
Fishing method
Geen doelsoort voor de hengelsport; hooguit incidentele vangst of bruikbaar als aasvisje. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless sourced

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

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