Carp - fish with careful temper

Not all fishermen are familiar with such an underwater inhabitant as a carp. Fish with this name is a rarity in most of the reservoirs of the country. Yet no one would refuse such a catch. But what is this fish, where does it reside and what does it look like?

Fish description

Since this inhabitant is a rarity for many seas and rivers, I would like to know what a carp fish looks like. The relatives of these representatives are roaches. Carps grow to 70 cm. Their body has a squared shape, an oblong tail and a large caudal fin. His head is small in size and seems slightly curved, he has small, neat eyes and strong pharyngeal teeth. This fish has a relatively large scale. Color of head gray matt, abdomen white, back is dark with green overflow, and sides of silvery light tone. They have dark fins. You can see what the carp fish looks like. The photo is suggested below.

Habitat

It is believed that initially carp was driven in the Caspian Sea, and gradually moved to the Azov and Black. It can also be found in the Persian and Caucasian rivers, but here it is known as kutum. It is also found in some parts of the Don River, the Dnieper, the Dniester and the Bug. It is noticed that where there is a fast cold current, a stony bottom, there is more often and there is a carp. Fish mainly lives in the sea and feeds on its freshened areas, but during the spawning period it goes to rivers. He does not like to stay near the coast.

Fish carp: description of spawning

During this period, males acquire an outfit that significantly distinguishes them from females. They become more vivid. Their back and sides are covered with hard tubercles of conical shape of light pearl color. Fins also change color and become bluish-pinkish with an interesting ebb. Marriage period in fish can be in early spring, and in autumn until the ice. After the spawning period, the fish acquires its habitual appearance. At the age of five, it reaches maturity. In this case, the length can be only 40 cm. In April-May begins to throw caviar carp. Fish for this select sites with stony bottom, clear water and rapid flow.

When the water warms up to 10 ⁰ C, males are sent to prepare places for spawning. The adiposity that they appear in this period is used by carps to rub against stones. So they cleanse them of algae, plaque and roe, laid by other fish. The spawning takes place at a temperature of no more than 14 ⁰ C. The female, which starts to spawn, is accompanied by about three males. Depending on the temperature of the water, this period can last up to three weeks, and, in all probability, it is painful and difficult for females. She moves forward, and afterwards, rubbing her sides against the stones, leaving sometimes on the belly of the wound. Males help them, with their growths, pushing on the belly of the female. During the spawning period, fish most likely refuse food and are focused on the process, sometimes not noticing the danger. Carps are very prolific. They can give from 50 thousand to 150 thousand eggs.

Character of fish

It is worth noting that the carp - the fish is very cautious, fast and strong. But, along with this, belongs to the most timid underwater inhabitants. In those places where he felt a danger, later will not appear very long. It can be scared by suspicious sounds or movement. In this case, he rushes to the bottom and hides under the rocks, without moving for several hours in a row. Because of its care, the carp goes to find food at night or very early in the morning. In addition, it does not rise to the surface and keeps deep water.

Carp in the fishery

This breed of fish is very valuable in the culinary plan, because it is famous for its special taste qualities. White carp meat does not have small bones and is very tender in taste. That is why this breed was started to breed by artificial means. From the carp, you can cook a variety of dishes. Below is a recipe for cooking.

One and a half kilograms of carp (one adult pulls six kilos) needs to be poured with a var that already has spices and herbs to the fish, after adding a spoonful of oil, and then continue cooking on low heat. Cooked potatoes are cooked in a separate pot (7-8 pieces). All the ingredients are laid out and poured with butter with boiled eggs chopped. A delicious and flavorful dish is ready.