Carp

The Carp is the main member of the Carp family. It is a very common river fish, almost as common as the black bass. It, being so common, sells for a measly 300 Bells. The fish can be found all the time. "Preferring murky water, these suck mud from the bottom with their food." - ACCF fish encyclopedia. When placed in the museum, the fish appears in the tank on the right in City Folk, but it appears in the first tank in Wild World. It is probably one of the most widespread freshwater fish in the.

Donating to the Museum
As with all fish and bugs in the, the carp can be donated to the museum by talking to Blathers, the curator. During the donation, Blathers will tell the player a little bit about the fish.

In Wild World
When you donate a carp, Blathers will say this about it before thanking you for your donation: "I do believe many people enjoy this fish raw at sushi restaurants... I understand it makes a rather tasty addition to soups and chowders, wot!"

In City Folk
When you donate a carp, Blathers will say this about it before thanking you for your donation:

"...Hoo, tell me, have you ever had occasion to see the teeth of a carp? They're positioned far back in the mouth and can bite through seashells! I daresay you shouldn't go sticking your finger into a carp's mouth, wot? That is a mighty chomp!"

Encyclopedia Information
Once the player has caught a particular fish or bug, they can find information about it in the bug or fish menus. Once the carp has been caught, the following information can be found in the fish menu:

Further information
The common carp is a fish that prefers water between 7 and 30°C. The fish can sometimes grow to over 1 meter in length. The species is native to Eastern Asia, but has also been bred in Hungary, Germany, Israel and Turkey over generations, and has been introduced into countries such as the US and Netherlands. They can eat up to 3 times their body weight every day — about 60 lbs for a fully grown fish. Carp are especially common to eat in Eastern Europe, the Western Middle East, and Russia.