Avondale in Cincinnati in Hamilton County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Koi
(Common Carp)
| | Cyprinus carpio | |
As man domesticated dogs from the wolf, Japanese farmers cultivated koi from the common carp. Bred for their striking colors, koi are cherished and considered lucky in Asian culture. More recently, keeping koi in home ponds and water gardens has become a popular hobby around the world.
Fact File
Length: 3 to 4 ft
Weight: 60 to 80 lbs
Life Expectancy: More than 25 years
Habitat: Ponds, rivers, and streams
Diet: Aquatic insects, crustaceans, worms, seeds, aquatic plants, and algae
Range: Worldwide
Schooling Jewels
The orange koi best resembles its cousin, the goldfish, though a rainbow of color varieties exist.
Erected by Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals • Anthropology & Archaeology • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 39° 8.677′ N, 84° 30.485′ W. Marker is in Cincinnati, Ohio, in Hamilton County. It is in Avondale. It can be reached from Vine Street north of Erkenbrecher Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near
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Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest and in the Ohio River Valley. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Healthy Oceans = Healthy Penguins & People (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sol A. Stephan (about 300 feet away); Mexican Wolf (about 300 feet away); Saving Our National Symbol (about 400 feet away); A Fierce Green Fire (about 400 feet away); The Reptile House (about 400 feet away); Meet AP063 (about 400 feet away); Centuries of Wildlife in Ohio (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cincinnati.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 213 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 2, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
