Common Carp

Regulated Act: Not Regulated

Provincial Designation: Not Regulated

Colour: Gray

Latin Name: Cyprinus carpio

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Gloved hand examining a fish's mouth near a metal sink.
A fresh fish lying on a metal surface near a drain.
Close-up of two dark butterfly wings on an Alberta Government ruler.
A large fish tail placed on a measuring board with purple gloves nearby.
Large carp fish held over a sink by a gloved hand.
A large fish lying in a kitchen sink.
Man proudly holds a large fish in a kitchen.
A gloved hand holding a common carp fish over a metal sink.