Catlocarpio siamensis
How to identify a Siamese Carp
Siamese Carp are found in floodplains, reservoirs (stocked).. Use these features as a starting point and compare with a full identification guide before relying on any identification.
EnvironmentFreshwater
SeasonWarm months
Habitat and range
Floodplains, reservoirs (stocked).
Where to catch Siamese Carp
- Thai reservoirs/fisheries
Baits and lures
Boilies · pellets · method · heavy tackle
Related species
Often caught in the same waters or confused with Siamese Carp:
- Common Carp — identification & profile (Freshwater)
- Grass Carp — identification & profile (Freshwater)
- Ziege (Sabre Carp) — identification & profile (Freshwater)
- Silver Arowana — identification & profile (Freshwater)
- Silver Bream — identification & profile (Freshwater)
- Silver Dollar (Metynnis) — identification & profile (Freshwater)
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