Cyprinus carpio Linnaeus, 1758 Fig. 3b

Common / local names.

Common carp / Sazan.

IUCN status.

Vulnerable (VU).

Examined material.

FFR 2749, Lake Cildir, Aras drainage, 41.0449N, 43.2804E . - FFR 2751, Stream Gaziler, 2 km west of Donandı, Aras drainage, 40.1097N, 43.4349E . Not preserved, Lake Balık at Tanyolu, Aras drainage, 39.7451N, 43.5385E . - FFR 2744, B-20 canal at Aralık, Aras drainage, 39.8936N, 44.5256E .

Distribution in the area.

The species was found in stream Gaziler, B-20 canal and Lake Çıldır .

Note.

Both native and introduced Cyprinus carpio inhabit Lake Çıldır . The native common carp is very distinct due to its slenderer body and yellow general body color (Fig. 3b). When compared to the introduced one, the native C. carpio is very popular and economically valuable among the local people in the area.