Common carp (Cyprinus carpio) Linnaeus, 1758 Origin Native to Europe (Black, Caspian, and Aral Sea basins) and Eurasia. Life Cycle The life span of C. carpio is up to 50 years. Males produce for the first time at 3–5 years and females at 4–6 years with individuals spawning every year. Spawning is between May and June when the temperature reaches above 64oF (18°C). Adults often make spawning migrations to densely vegetated areas, where the sticky eggs will attach. When the larvae hatch they need habitats with very warm water and shallow submerged vegetation to survive. Distribution C. carpio is recorded in all states except for Alaska. Control Efforts Native predators, (e.g., bluegill) can control carp reproduction by predating carp eggs and larvae. Mechanical controls, such as winter seining, have demonstrated that up to 90% of adult carp can be removed. https://www.maisrc.umn.edu/common-carp