Carp in Australia
$69.53
- Paperback
240 pages
- Release Date
2 March 2026
Summary
Throughout much of the world, the common carp, Cyprinus carpio, is prized as an easily cultured, nutritious and tasty fish. It also features in a hugely popular fishery, especially in the UK, Europe and the USA. Koi, an ornamental type of carp, is revered by millions for its beautiful colours and intricate patterns. But despite carp’s popularity elsewhere, it is almost universally despised in Australia.
Carp was originally introduced into Australia in the mid-1800s for orname…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781486317738 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1486317731 |
| Author: | Paul Humphries, Katherine Doyle |
| Publisher: | CSIRO Publishing |
| Imprint: | CSIRO Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 2 March 2026 |
| Weight: | 610g |
| Dimensions: | 14mm x 170mm x 245mm |
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Critics Review
“Carp in Australia offers a fascinating glimpse at how the carp was introduced and spread across the country. It delves into the ecological impacts (and considers the instances when carp are a scapegoat for poor river management) as well as control and eradication measures. It even devotes chapters to Australian who love the carp, the anglers and koi hobbyists. It’s a comprehensive book of interest to fish nerds, anglers and those interested in invasive species issues.” – Matthew L. Miller * Cool Green Science *
“This book is an absolute treasure house of information… You don’t need to be a water scientist to appreciate this book – it’s an issue among sadly many in Australia that needs to be better understood by all of us and the book makes the story accessible to anyone interested.” – Ian Fraser * Ian Fraser’s Natural History Reviews, Newsletter #36 *
“The book is incredibly well researched, incorporating so many interesting historical snippets, quotes, and lots of imagery.” – Phil Tucak * Wildlife Outreach Vet *
Paul Humphries
Paul Humphries is a river and fish ecologist with 40 years’ research experience in many parts of Australia and overseas. Paul co-edited Ecology of Australian Freshwater Fishes with Keith Walker (CSIRO Publishing, 2013) and wrote The Life and Times of the Murray Cod (CSIRO Publishing, 2023).
Katherine Doyle is an aquatic ecologist with more than 15 years’ experience researching the ecology, management and restoration of freshwater and marine ecosystems. Her current research focuses on fisheries management at river infrastructure, such as hydropower and irrigation schemes, as well as on threatened and invasive fish species.
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