Where does the name leather carp come from?

I've always wondered where the name 'Leather Carp' comes from. Can anyone help fill me in on the background on it's name?

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• 11/07/2010 12:01 Posted by Mr Carp
  

  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.

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• 11/07/2010 10:53 Posted by Petbb
  

  The name leather carp is just a made up name, it doesn't mean anything.

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