Grass carp and carp are common fish, but also belong to freshwater fish. In terms of specific categories, grass carp and carp belong to Osteichthyes, Cypriniformes and Cyprinidae. Because they belong to the same family, they are similar in many ways, for example, they have certain similarities in appearance. However, grass carp and carp are not the same kind of fish after all, and they should not be confused because they have something in common. In fact, grass carp and carp are still quite different.
1. Differences between families and genera: As mentioned above, although the classes, orders and families to which grass carp and carp belong are the same, their specific genera are different. Grass carp is grass carp, while carp is carp, so they are two different kinds of fish.
2. Difference in shape: There are some differences in shape between grass carp and carp. The upper part of the body of the carp is relatively flat, and the abdomen is relatively round; The shape of grass carp is like a cylinder as a whole.
3. Appearance difference: If you observe carefully, grass carp and carp also have subtle differences in appearance. For example, beards, grass carp generally do not have beards, while carp have a pair of beards on both sides of their mouths. For example, their color, carp's body is mainly black, but there are some yellow or orange distribution; Grass carp, on the other hand, are usually gray-black. And their fins, the dorsal fin of the carp is slightly longer.
4. Difference in habits: There are some differences in feeding habits between grass carp and carp. Although both can be said to be omnivorous, but the main food of grass carp is grass, the meat they eat is relatively small; Carp eat a little more meat. In addition, grass carp inhabits the middle and lower layers of the waters, while carp belongs to benthic fish.
