Japanese White Crucian Carp (Carassius cuvieri) — identification, habitat & look-alikes | Moeyo

The Japanese White Crucian Carp is a deep-bodied fish native to Japan’s Lake Biwa watershed. No wild populations have been reported in U.S. waters.

Appearance

Appearance: Its back rises steeply behind the head, giving it a deeper profile than many other crucian carp. It is usually silvery.

Where it lives

Typical habitats: Lakes
Slow rivers
Range: Native to Japan’s Lake Biwa–Yodo River system. No wild populations have been reported in U.S. waters.

Behavior

Diet: It eats tiny drifting animals and algae called .

Life cycle

Breeding season: In Japan, eggs are laid on plants near the water surface in spring.

Conservation

IUCN Red List: ENEndangeredVery high risk of extinction in the wild

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Japanese White Crucian Carp (Carassius cuvieri) — identification, habitat & look-alikes | Moeyo