I've always wondered where the name 'Leather Carp' comes from. Can anyone help fill me in on the background on it's name?
The term leather carp refers to the smooth body of the fish, which is completely scaleless.
Because the leather carp has no scales, it's body has a 'leathery' like skin, which is where it's name comes from.
The name leather carp is just a made up name, it doesn't mean anything.