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Silver Carp
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
DE: Silberkarpfen
Non-native
Not established
- Maximum Size
- 130 cm
- Waters
- 0
Distinguishing Features
Deep body, very small scales, superior mouth, leaps out of the water when disturbed.
Habitat
Ponds and rivers; stocked fish, feeds on plankton.
Red List Germany
Not establishedHas no self-sustaining population in Germany.
No self-sustaining populations in Germany; fish present come from stocking.
- Red List of freshwater fish:
- Freyhof et al. 2023 · Rote-Liste-Zentrum
- IUCN global:
- NT · Near Threatened
Fishing rules by federal state
Can I keep it?| Federal state | Minimum size | Closed season | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandenburg | none | none |
Not yet researched here — see the ordinance of: Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Berlin, Bremen, Hamburg, Hesse, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Lower Saxony, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Schleswig-Holstein, Thuringia
Statewide rules for anglers as of 24 Oct 2026, without guarantee. Clubs and waters can set stricter rules; the ordinance text is binding.