Not all fishermen are familiar with the underwater creatures as carp.Fish with the same name is a rarity in most water bodies of the country.Yet from this catch nobody I would have refused.But what kind of fish, where it lives and how it looks?
Description fish
Since this is a rare inhabitant of many seas and rivers, would like to know what it looks like a fish carp.Relatives of those representatives is a roach.Carp grow to 70 cm. Their body is bruskovatuyu shape elongated tail and a large tail fin.His head is small in size and seems a little bent, his eyes small neat and strong pharyngeal teeth.This fish scales are relatively large.Color matte gray head, white belly, the back has a dark green color with overflow and sides silvery light tone.The fins have dark.You can see what looks like a fish carp.Photo suggested below.
Habitats
believed that carp was driven initially in the Caspian Sea, and gradually moved to the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea.Also, it is possible to meet in Persian and Caucasian rivers, but here it is known as Kutum.Also, it is found in some parts of the river Don, Dnieper, Dniester and Bug.It has been observed that where a fast cold current, rocky bottom, there is more and more common carp.Fish mainly lives in the sea and feeds on its freshened areas, but during the spawning season goes into the river.He does not like to stay near the coast.
Fish carp: description spawning
During this period, the males become outfit, which distinguishes them from females.They become more vivid.Their back and sides are covered with hard tubercles conical shaped light pearl shade.Fins also change color and become bluish-rosy with interesting shimmer.Mating season the fish can be and early spring, and fall to the freeze-up.After the end of the spawning fish acquires its familiar look.At the age of five she reaches maturity.In this case, the length may be only 40 cm. In April and May starts to spawn carp.Fish for it chooses areas with a rocky bottom, clean water and swift currents.
When the water warms up to 10 0C, the males go to prepare a place for spawning.The build-up that they appear in this period, the carp are used to rub against rocks.So they clean them from algae, debris and eggs, delayed other fish.Himself Spawning takes place at a temperature of not more than 14 0C.The female, which is beginning to spawn, accompanied by about three males.Depending on the water temperature during this period can last up to three weeks, and, in all probability, for females it is painful and difficult.It moves forward, and then back, wiping the sides of the rocks, leaving sometimes on the belly wounds.Males help them, their growths pressing on the abdomen of the female.During spawning, most likely refuse to eat and focus on the process, sometimes unaware of the dangers.Carp are very fertile.They can give 50 thousand. 150 thousand. Eggs.
Character fish
worth mentioning that carp - fish is very careful, fast and strong.But along with this, among the most fearful of underwater inhabitants.In those places where he felt the danger, then it will not appear for a long time.It may scare suspicious sound or movement.In this case, he will throw on the bed and hide under stones, not moving for hours.Because of their care carp goes in search of food at night or very early in the morning.In addition, it does not rise to the surface and deep water is kept.
Carp fishing in
This breed of fish is very valuable in culinary terms, as famous for its special taste.White meat carp has no small bones and very gentle taste.That is why this breed began to breed artificially.Because carp can cook many dishes.The following recipe is provided.
half kilo carp (one adult individual pulls six pounds) necessary to fill with pitch, which already has the spices and herbs to the fish, then add a spoonful of butter, and then continue to simmer.In a separate bowl preparing boiled potatoes (7-8 pieces).All the ingredients are laid out and pour oil with chopped boiled eggs.Delicious and flavorful dish is ready.
