Bighead Carp

The bighead carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis) is a species of cyprinid freshwater fish native to East Asia, and is one of several Asian carps introduced into North America. It is one of the most intensively exploited fishes in fish farming, with an annual worldwide production of over three million tonnes in 2013, principally from China. They are omnivores, consuming both algae and zooplankton.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Bighead Carp being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
• Colossoma macropomum
• Pangasianodon hypophthalmus
• Mylopharyngodon piceus
• Ictiobus cyprinellus

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Actinopterygii

Order

Cypriniformes

Family

Xenocyprididae

Genus

Hypophthalmichthys

Species

Hypophthalmichthys nobilis

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