The Origin of the 'Domesticated' Carp 0 12

The widespread breeding of carp in various countries has made this species of fish (Cyprinus carpio) one of the most common on the planet. However, wild carp are under threat of extinction, and the man-made specimens pose a danger to other fish species and are among the most threatening invasive species.

Carp, which eat almost continuously (they are classified as stomachless fish), have earned the nickname 'omnivorous water pigs,' and they have been compared to pigs due to their indiscriminate food choices, rapid growth, and tendency to 'become obese.'

It is believed that carp were 'domesticated' in Europe during the times of the Roman Empire, where they were bred in special ponds based on fish from the Danube. In the Middle Ages and later, monks engaged in carp breeding. Carp were also bred in Ancient China long before our era. According to one version, it was from there that 'domesticated' carp made their way to Europe.