The small triangular head tapers to a blunt snout. The small, protrusible mouth contains no teeth and is located below the snout. There are two pair of barbels on the upper jaw. Body color is brassy green on top grading to bronze or gold on sides. The belly is yellowish white.
Fins typically are yellow, orange, golden, or light olive in color.
Mirror carp has a few very large scales scattered over the body and leather carp are virtually scaleless. In Florida, the common carp occurs only in the Apalachicola and Ochlockonee rivers. It is widely distributed in North America. Common carp are a non-native fish from Europe which were first introduced to the United States in the late 1800's. Habitat - The primary habitat types found in the main channel of the Apalachicola River are steep natural banks, gentle banks, dike fields, sand disposal areas, rock outcrops, and submergent vegetation.