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Koi Carp

Latin Name: Cyprinus rubrofuscus "koi"
How big can I grow:

Up to 39 inches long

Where do I live:

Originating from China and bred to Japan, found in water gardens all over the world

What do I eat:

Aquatic insects and their larvae, crustaceans, worms, its own young

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Did you know?

Both goldfish and koi are descended from the carp whose favourite habitat is a body of standing water with a muddy bottom!

Important Data about Koi Carp
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