Name That Fish!

This fast growing fish can reach more then 80lbs and is known for hitting people in the face. What is it?

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UPDATE: The answer we were looking for is Asian carp!

7 Comments
February 25, 2009 by Clive Mathias

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  • avatar Eric
    2 years, 11 months ago #

    Asian Carp

  • avatar Eric
    2 years, 11 months ago #

    I should say, more specifically, Big Head Carp.

  • avatar Woody
    2 years, 11 months ago #

    Too late as usual, one day i’ll be here 1st when these things get posted!

  • avatar Andrew
    2 years, 11 months ago #

    I think it might be the silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix). Both the big head and the silver are invasive asian carp species but I think its the silver that is the “flying carp.”

  • avatar Clive Mathias
    2 years, 11 months ago #

    Asia carp is correct, but more specifically it looks like a Big Head carp – so bonus points to Eric!

    According to wikipedia:
    Silver carp have become notorious for being easily frightened by boats and personal watercraft, which causes them to leap high into the air. The fish can jump 8–10 feet (2.5–3 m) into the air, and numerous boaters have been injured by collisions with the fish.

    There are a total of eight species of Asian carp that are considered invasive in North America.

  • avatar kamran
    2 years, 6 months ago #

    I’d say face slapping angry carp

  • avatar kieran
    2 years, 4 months ago #

    tench
    mirror carp
    common carp
    f1 carp
    ghost carp
    leather carp
    grass carp
    milk fish
    roach
    pike
    rudd
    purch
    bream
    bream skimmer
    tench

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