Koi Carp

(Cyprinus Rubrofuscus)

Koi Carp are cold freshwater fish which are found in ponds around the world due to their ability to adapt to different living conditions and environments.


Fun Facts

Koi Carp

Animal Class

Ray-finned Fishes

Distribution

They are an ornate domesticated variant of the Common Carp so as such, they don’t have their own natural range.

Habitat

Fresh bodies of water

Appearance

They are very brightly coloured varying from red, white and black

Lifespan

15+ years

Size

They can reach up to 15 inches long

Diet

Algae, plants, insects, seeds and worms

Did you know?

Koi Carp were originally taken to Japan as a food source and they were developed by farmers who recognised their bright colours and that’s why we have the varieties we have today!

See our Koi Carp!

We have plenty of Koi Carp in the lake, next to the Lakeside Restaurant. Please do not feed the fish as they are on strict diets and can get very poorly.

The Koi Carp Population

Conservation Status

Not Evaluated

Population Trend

Stable

Threats

Natural Predators and Diseases

Population

Estimated to be in the Hundreds of Thousands

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