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Cyprinus rubrofuscus

The Cyprinus rubrofuscus, also known as the red-finned carp, is a colorful fish that loves to swim in ponds and lakes. They have bright orange and red fins that make them easy to spot in the water!

Hábitat: Freshwater lakes and ponds

Aspecto

The Cyprinus rubrofuscus has a robust body adorned with vibrant, iridescent scales in striking patterns of red, white, black, orange, and gold. Its distinctive barbels around the mouth help it stand out from other freshwater fish.

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Cyprinus rubrofuscus

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Habilidades especiales

Cyprinus rubrofuscus has dazzling patterns and colors because of selective breeding, helping them stand out beautifully in ponds.

Cyprinus rubrofuscus can find food in muddy waters because of sensitive barbels near its mouth, helping them detect prey.

Cyprinus rubrofuscus can survive in varying water temperatures because of its hardy carp genetics, helping them adapt to seasons.

Cyprinus rubrofuscus has an incredibly long lifespan because of its genetic makeup, allowing it to live for many decades.

Medidas y detalles

Longitud: 30-90 cm
Peso: 1-15 kg
Esperanza de vida: 20-50 años
Velocidad de nado: 8 km/h
Profundidad máxima: 10 m
Tipo de agua: Agua dulce

Dieta y alimentación

Koi are omnivores, munching on a mix of plants, insects, and small water creatures from the pond bottom.

Alimentos principales

algae
aquatic plants
insect larvae
worms
small crustaceans
commercial pellets

Método de búsqueda

Foraging

Conexiones ecológicas

depends on

Humans

Homo sapiens

Needs human care for food and shelter in ponds.

eaten by

Grey Heron

Ardea cinerea

Preys on fish in shallow waters, especially smaller Koi.

eaten by

Eurasian Otter

Lutra lutra

Skilled hunter of fish in freshwater habitats and ponds.

eats

Bloodworm

Chironomus plumosus

Consumes larvae and pupae from the pond substrate.

Rasgos

Social

Los animales sociales viven en grupos organizados, cooperando para obtener beneficios de supervivencia como la búsqueda de alimento, la defensa y la cría de descendencia.