But the lowly carp, found in almost all our waterways, has perhaps the strangest story. The common carp or Cyprinus carpio carpio (AKA German carp, Mirror carp, Leather carp) is found in pretty ...

The common carp, found in many waterways, was introduced to the U.S. in the late 19th century by the U.S. Fish Commission. Spencer Fullerton Baird, the commissioner, believed carp would supplement ...