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Council clears 40 tonnes of dead carp from creek • Nov. 5, 2026, 4:09 PM ET (ABC News (Australia))

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Also Known As common carp • Cyprinus carpio

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A common carp (Cyprinus carpio) swims underwater, showing its large, thick body, rounded fins, and dark, overlapping scales.
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