Grass carp

The grass carp is a big freshwater fish that loves munching on plants. It lives in rivers and lakes across eastern Asia, from Vietnam up to Russia. It’s the only fish in its genus, making it a bit special.

• Grass carp are herbivores, feeding mainly on aquatic plants.
• They are native to eastern Asia, from Vietnam to Russia.
• Grass carp are the only species in their genus, Ctenopharyngodon.