Species profile

Crucian Carp

Carassius carassius (Linnaeus, 1758)

How we detect Crucian Carp

Occurrence density

Where Crucian Carp has been recorded

Aggregated occurrence records across its known range.

The crucian carp is a medium-sized member of the carp family Cyprinidae. It occurs widely in northern European regions. Its name derives from the Low German karusse or karutze, possibly from Medieval Latin coracinus.