Fin's Fish Guide
The Ornate carp (Bangana decora) is a fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows up to 25 cm.
Description
The Ornate carp is a cyprinid (Cyprinidae) from fast-flowing, clear fresh water of Southeast Asia. The species grows to about 25 cm and has an elongate, dark body with an inferior, disc-shaped sucker mouth with fleshy, horny lips with which it clings to stones and rasps off growth. As a bottom-dweller it lives in rivers and mountain streams and eats algae, biofilm and detritus. It is locally a food fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Ornate carp?
The Ornate carp is mainly brown.
Where does the Ornate carp live?
The Ornate carp is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Ornate carp get?
The Ornate carp grows to a maximum of about 25 cm.
Is the Ornate carp dangerous to humans?
No, the Ornate carp is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
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Same genus Bangana
More from the family Cyprinidae
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