Double-backed crucian carp is different from ordinary freshwater crucian carp. The scales of common crucian carp are generally gray-black, and the color of double-backed crucian carp is slightly golden yellow, similar to carp; Generally, crucian carp is flat and thin, while double-backed crucian carp has a wide back and a full body; Generally, crucian carp is diploid fish, while double-backed crucian carp is a rare natural triploid fish. Generally, the growth rate of crucian carp is slow, but the growth rate of double-backed crucian carp is fast, which is 2.5 times that of ordinary crucian carp and the back thickness is twice that of ordinary crucian carp, so it is called double-backed crucian carp.
Double-backed crucian carp is not only broad-backed, but also generally strong. Generally, the weight of crucian carp is relatively light, only about 500 grams, while the double-backed crucian carp is about 2500 grams, which is a unique variety of crucian carp.
Double-backed crucian carp "ten fish and nine females" have a large number of females. Men have a prominent position and are typical polygamous families. This is extremely rare in many fish families.