Are carp long lived fish?

Question

I have heard that some live to be extremely old.

Answer 1

How Big Do Carp Grow?

With as many as 2,000 species (kinds), carp come in a variety of sizes.

If kept in a large aquarium, some goldfish grow to about 12 inches (30 centimeters) in length. In the wild, some goldfish grow to almost 2 feet (61 centimeters) in length.

Most other kinds of carp are between 12 inches (30 centimeters) and 30 inches (76 centimeters) long and weigh between 2 pounds (0.9 kilograms) and 10 pounds (4.5 kilograms). There are much larger carp, however. The largest species of carp in North America is the Colorado pikeminnow. It can grow to lengths of 3 to 6 feet (0.9 to 1.8 meters).

In 2006, scientists announced that they had discovered the world’s smallest fish—a species of carp with a see-through body only about 1⁄3 inch (8 millimeters) long.

How Long Do Carp Live?

Scientists can tell how old a fish is by counting the growth lines on its scales. These lines are somewhat like the rings on a tree stump—for each year of life, a new line forms.

Goldfish in home aquariums usually live about 5 years, though some have lived for more than 20 years. The oldest known goldfish lived more than 40 years. The better care you give your goldfish, the better are its chances for a long life.

Most wild carp are thought to live between (15 and 18 years). However, this depends on the species. Larger species usually live longer than smaller species.

Answer 2

yes its true

Answer 3

Yes they are.

My grandmothers carp are 15 years old!

Answer 4

very very very long lived. 100 yrs or more.