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The silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) is a species of freshwater cyprinid fish, a variety of Asian carp native to China and eastern Siberia. Although a threatened species in its natural habitat, it has long been cultivated in China. By weight more silver carp are produced worldwide in aquaculture than any other species of fish except for the grass carp. Silver carp are usually farmed in polyculture with other Asian carp, or sometimes with catla or other fish species.
The species has also been introduced to, or spread by connected waterways, into at least 88 countries around the world. The reason for importation was generally for use in aquaculture, but enhancement of wild fisheries and water quality control have also been intended on occasion. In some of these places the species is now considered an invasive species.
The silver carp reaches an average length of with a maximum length of and weight of .
Usage examples of "silver carp".
Tehanu went to stand by the pool, gazing down into the green water where a few big silver carp swam lazily.
Papyrus reeds grew next to concrete ponds filled with gold and silver carp.
We watched as we ate iced melon and ginger, in which were embedded prawns, and silver carp and damson tart.