The Asian carp is a deep bodied fish that is litterally compressed. The Asian silver carp has a moderately large and broad head with a large mouth, toothless, upturned lower jaw, and low set eyes. The species is known for leaping out of the water when startled (by noises such as a boat motor). Asian silver carp grow about 3.3 feet in lenght and 60 lb in weight.
| DISTRIBUTION: | North America |
| MAX SIZE: | 60 lb / 27 kg |
| MAX LENGHT: | 43 inch / 110 cm |
| MAX AGE: | Unknown |
| ENVIRONMENT: | Freshwater |