Grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idellus) is a genus of the genus Kookaburra. Common names of grass carp are: oysters, oysters, grasshoppers, white pelicans, grass carp, grass roots (northeast), mixed fish, black herring, etc. English name: Grass carp. Rivers and lakes that inhabit the plains generally prefer to live in the middle and lower layers of water and in the multi-water grasses near the shore. Lively sex, swimming quickly, often in groups foraging. Typical herbivorous fish. Winter in the deep waters of the main stream or lake. The broodstock in the reproductive season has a traceability. It has been transplanted to many countries in Asia, Europe, the United States and Africa. Due to its rapid growth and wide source of feed, it is one of the four major fishes for freshwater farming in China.
Grass carp grows fast and has large individuals. The largest individual can reach 40 kilograms. The meat is tender and delicious. The edible portion per 100 grams contains 15.5-26.6 grams of protein, 1.4-8.9 grams of fat, 83-187 calories, 18-160 milligrams of calcium, 30-312 milligrams of phosphorus, 0.7-9.3 milligrams of iron, 0.03 milligrams of thiamine, Riboflavin 0.17 mg, niacin 2.2 mg.