Koi Carp, Abbotsbury Sub Tropical Gardens, Dorset, England.

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Carp are known as Koi in Japan. Common carp (Cyprinus carpio) is one of the more commononly used in aquaculture. Common carp were first introduced into Japan by way of China between 400-600 years ago. Common carp were first bred for color in Japan in the 1820's.

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Size: 2380px × 3570px
Location: Abbotsbury, Dorset, Sub Tropical Gardens.
Photo credit: © David Cantrille / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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