1: They prefer larger, warmer, slower-moving bodies of water with soft muddy bottoms, but they are tolerant and hardy fish that thrive in a wide variety of aquatic habitats.
2:Carp may survive in harsh conditions such as water with little oxygen or water that has large changes in temperature, even temporary freezing.
3:Common carp can be found within each of the biogeographic regions, but are only native to Europe in the Palearctic region.
4:Carp are relatively broad, heavy-bodied fish, with a serrated (or toothy) spine on their back.
5:Carp often grow 1 to 2 ft in length and weigh 1 to 8 pounds, but it is not uncommon for the common carp to reach 30-40 pounds.
