# Prussian carp (*Carassius gibelio*)

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Data as of: 2026-11-11

The prussian carp (Carassius gibelio) is a bony fish in the family Cyprinidae, subfamily Cyprininae. It belongs to the genus Carassius in the order Cypriniformes and the class Teleostei. Other English names for this fish are Gibel carp and Silver Prussian carp, and its scientific name carries the authority (Bloch, 1782).

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | up to 3 kg |
| Length | up to 45 cm |
| Lifespan | Not recorded |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Main food | Not recorded |
| Habitat | riverine |
| Young per litter or clutch | Not recorded |
| Reproduction | Eggs |
| Conservation status | Not recorded |
| Countries on record | Not recorded |

## Classification

- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Chordata
- class: Teleostei
- order: Cypriniformes
- family: Cyprinidae
- genus: Carassius
- species: *Carassius gibelio* (Bloch, 1782)

Synonyms: *Carassius auratus gibelio*, *Carassius auratus natio vovkii*, *Carassius auratus vulgaris*, *Carassius bucephalus*, *Carassius ellipticus*, *Carassius vulgaris kolenty*, *Carassius vulgaris ventrosus*, *Cyprinus amarus*, *Cyprinus gibelio*, *Cyprinus minor*

## Common questions

### What kind of animal is the prussian carp?

The prussian carp is a bony fish. It belongs to the family Cyprinidae in the order Cypriniformes.

### What is the scientific name of the prussian carp?

The scientific name of the prussian carp is Carassius gibelio, placing it in the genus Carassius.

### What other names does the prussian carp have?

The prussian carp is also called Gibel carp and Silver Prussian carp.

### What family does the prussian carp belong to?

The prussian carp belongs to the family Cyprinidae, within the subfamily Cyprininae.

## Sources

- [Catalogue of Life eXtended Release](https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/316691), CC BY 4.0, 2026-10-16 XR. Catalogue of Life (2026). Catalogue of Life eXtended Release, version 2026-10-16 XR. Catalogue of Life Foundation, Amsterdam, Netherlands. https://doi.org/10.48580/dgzlf
- [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org), per file (CC0 / public domain / CC BY green, CC BY-SA amber, anything else not displayed), 2026-11-11. Wikimedia Commons contributors. Wikimedia Commons. https://commons.wikimedia.org (each file credited to its author under its own licence).
- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org), CC0 1.0, 2026-11-11. Wikidata contributors. Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org (data retrieved via the Wikidata Query Service).
- [Wikipedia (English)](https://en.wikipedia.org), CC BY-SA 4.0, 2026-11-11. Wikipedia contributors. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org (text under CC BY-SA 4.0; each block names its article and revision).

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