Cyprinidae, commonly known as the carp family, is a family of medium to large, mostly pelagic, freshwater ray-finned fish that includes the true carps, barbs and barbels among others. It is the largest and most diverse fish family, comprising roughly 1,780 species across 166 valid genera, found across North America, Africa and Eurasia, with sizes ranging from the 12 millimeter micro glassfishes to the 3 meter Siamese carp.
Facts
Taxonomic Rank Scientific Name Member Species/Taxa Count Geographic DistributionCyprinids are native to North America, Africa, and Eurasia. 1 Defining CharacteristicsCyprinidae, the carp family, is the largest and most diverse fish family and the largest family of vertebrates overall; cyprinids are stomachless fish with toothless jaws that rely on specialized pharyngeal teeth to process food. 1 Member Count Band Identification
Distinguishing AppearanceCyprinoids range from the 12 millimeter micro glassfishes of the genus Danionella to the 3 meter long Siamese giant carp Catlocarpio siamensis. 1 Classification
Living or Extinct Connections
Parent Taxon Of
Source Balkhash marinka (Wikipedia)
Source Clanwilliam yellowfish (Wikipedia)
Source GBIF Backbone Taxonomy: Lavinia exilicauda chi
Source Cunene labeo (Wikipedia)
Source Jullien's golden carp (Wikidata)
Source FishBase: Enteromius lineomaculatus (FishBase)
Source Mrigal carp (Wikidata)
Source FishBase: Labeobarbus altianalis
Source Sacramento pikeminnow (Wikidata)
Source Treur River barb (Wikipedia)
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1. Cyprinidae (Wikipedia)
WikipediaLead section, first sentence
Cyprinidae is a family of medium-to-large, mostly pelagic, freshwater ray-finned fishes commonly referred to as the carp family including the true carps, barbs, and barbels, among others.
Lead section, third sentence
Cyprinidae is the largest and most diverse fish family, and the largest family of vertebrates overall, with roughly 1,780 species split into 166 valid genera.
Biology and ecology section, distribution sentence
Cyprinids are native to North America, Africa, and Eurasia.
Biology and ecology section, first sentence
Cyprinids are stomachless, or agastric, fish with toothless jaws.
Lead section, second paragraph, first sentence
Cyprinoids range from the 12 mm (0.5 in) micro glassfishes (genus Danionella), to the 3 m (9.8 ft)-long Siamese carp (Catlocarpio siamensis).
In Group: Carp and Minnow Families, Lead
Cyprinidae is a family of medium-to-large, mostly pelagic, freshwater ray-finned fishes commonly referred to as the carp family including the true carps, barbs, and barbels, among others.
View the Source 2. Wikidata (taxon extant/extinct status)
Wikimedia Foundation / Wikidata contributorsQ35047, descriptionView the Source 3. Catalogue of Life (ChecklistBank): Taxon metrics for Cyprinidae
Catalogue of Life (ChecklistBank)Taxon metrics, speciesExtantCountQuote, Taxon metrics, speciesExtantCount
"speciesExtantCount": 3305
Wikidata: Cyprinidae
Jullien's golden carp (Wikidata)
WikidataParent Taxon Of: Jullien's golden carp, Wikidata parent-taxon (P171) chainView the Source Mrigal carp (Wikidata)
WikidataParent Taxon Of: Mrigal carp, Wikidata parent-taxon (P171) chainView the Source Sacramento pikeminnow (Wikidata)
WikidataParent Taxon Of: Sacramento pikeminnow, Wikidata parent-taxon (P171) chainView the Source FishBase: Labeobarbus altianalis
FishBaseParent Taxon Of: Ripon barbel, ClassificationQuote, Parent Taxon Of: Ripon barbel, Classification
Teleostei (teleosts) > Cypriniformes (Carps) > Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps) > Torinae
Clanwilliam yellowfish (Wikipedia)
Parent Taxon Of: Clanwilliam yellowfish, Lead, familyQuote, Parent Taxon Of: Clanwilliam yellowfish, Lead, family
ray-finned fish species in the family Cyprinidae
FishBase: Enteromius lineomaculatus (FishBase)
FishBaseParent Taxon Of: Line-spotted barb, ClassificationQuote, Parent Taxon Of: Line-spotted barb, Classification
Cypriniformes (Carps) > Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps) > Smiliogastrinae
Balkhash marinka (Wikipedia)
Parent Taxon Of: Balkhash marinka, LeadQuote, Parent Taxon Of: Balkhash marinka, Lead
is a species of ray-finned fish in the genus Schizothorax of the family Cyprinidae
Treur River barb (Wikipedia)
Parent Taxon Of: Treur River barb, Lead, familyQuote, Parent Taxon Of: Treur River barb, Lead, family
is a species of cyprinid fish
Cunene labeo (Wikipedia)
Parent Taxon Of: Cunene labeo, Lead, familyQuote, Parent Taxon Of: Cunene labeo, Lead, family
is a species of fish in the family Cyprinidae, the carps and minnows
GBIF Backbone Taxonomy: Lavinia exilicauda chi
GBIF Backbone TaxonomyParent Taxon Of: Clear Lake hitch, Taxon recordQuote, Parent Taxon Of: Clear Lake hitch, Taxon record
"family": "Cyprinidae"
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