Home›Fish›Taxonomy›CyprinidaeTaxaCyprinidaeFish FamiliesReference and ClassificationThoroughly VerifiedCyprinidae, 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.FactsCyprinidaeConnectionsIn the Other AtlasesSourcesComments (0)Reader Challenges (0)FactsTaxonomic RankWell-attestedFamily 1Scientific NameWell-attestedCyprinidae 1Member Species/Taxa CountWell-attested1780 1Geographic DistributionWell-attestedCyprinids are native to North America, Africa, and Eurasia. 1Defining CharacteristicsWell-attestedCyprinidae, 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. 1Member Count BandWell-attestedOver 1000 Species 3IdentificationDistinguishing AppearanceWell-attestedCyprinoids range from the 12 millimeter micro glassfishes of the genus Danionella to the 3 meter long Siamese giant carp Catlocarpio siamensis. 1ClassificationLiving or ExtinctWell-attestedYes 2CyprinidaeFilter Results4 entriesCommon GroupAllCarp And Minnows (Cypriniformes) (4)Everyday GroupAllCarp And Minnows (Cypriniformes) (4)HabitatAllFreshwater (2)River (2)Where It LivesAllBhutan (1)Cambodia (2)China (1)India (1)Laos (2)Malaysia (2)Mauritius (1)Myanmar (1)Nigeria (1)North America (2)Philippines (1)Sri Lanka (1)Thailand (2)United States (1)Vietnam (2)Conservation StatusAllCritically Endangered (1)Least Concern (2)Vulnerable (1)DietAllCarnivore (1)Omnivore (3)System (Realm)AllFreshwater (4)Living or ExtinctAllYes (4)ThreatsAllInvasive and Other Problematic Species, Genes and Diseases (1)Relationship to PeopleAllFarmed or Commercially Raised (1)Hunted or Fished (2)Invasive or Introduced Species (1)CITES AppendixAllAppendix I (1)Not Listed (2)NatureServe RankAllG1 Critically Imperiled (1)G4 Apparently Secure (1)Show ResultsBrowseCompareSelect all 4Clear Lake hitchCyprinidaeJullien's golden carpCyprinidaeMrigal carpCyprinidaeSacramento pikeminnowCyprinidaeConnectionsParent Taxon OfBalkhash marinka, Species Well-attested Source Balkhash marinka (Wikipedia)Clanwilliam yellowfish, Species Well-attested Source Clanwilliam yellowfish (Wikipedia)Clear Lake hitch, Species Well-attested Source GBIF Backbone Taxonomy: Lavinia exilicauda chiCunene labeo, Species Well-attested Source Cunene labeo (Wikipedia)Jullien's golden carp, Species Well-attested Source Jullien's golden carp (Wikidata)tier 2Line-spotted barb, Species Well-attested Source FishBase: Enteromius lineomaculatus (FishBase)Mrigal carp, Species Well-attested Source Mrigal carp (Wikidata)tier 2Ripon barbel, Species Well-attested Source FishBase: Labeobarbus altianalisSacramento pikeminnow, Species Well-attested Source Sacramento pikeminnow (Wikidata)tier 2Treur River barb, Species Well-attested Source Treur River barb (Wikipedia)In the Other AtlasesFound InAfricaAlso in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.AsiaAlso in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.North AmericaAlso in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.Sources1. Cyprinidae (Wikipedia)tier 2WikipediaLead section, first sentenceCyprinidae 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 sentenceCyprinidae 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 sentenceCyprinids are native to North America, Africa, and Eurasia.Biology and ecology section, first sentenceCyprinids are stomachless, or agastric, fish with toothless jaws.Lead section, second paragraph, first sentenceCyprinoids 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, LeadCyprinidae 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 Source2. Wikidata (taxon extant/extinct status)tier 2Wikimedia Foundation / Wikidata contributorsQ35047, descriptionView the Source3. Catalogue of Life (ChecklistBank): Taxon metrics for CyprinidaeCatalogue of Life (ChecklistBank)Taxon metrics, speciesExtantCountQuote, Taxon metrics, speciesExtantCount"speciesExtantCount": 3305View the SourceWikidata: CyprinidaeWikidata Q35047, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the SourceJullien's golden carp (Wikidata)tier 2WikidataParent Taxon Of: Jullien's golden carp, Wikidata parent-taxon (P171) chainView the SourceMrigal carp (Wikidata)tier 2WikidataParent Taxon Of: Mrigal carp, Wikidata parent-taxon (P171) chainView the SourceSacramento pikeminnow (Wikidata)tier 2WikidataParent Taxon Of: Sacramento pikeminnow, Wikidata parent-taxon (P171) chainView the SourceFishBase: Labeobarbus altianalisFishBaseParent Taxon Of: Ripon barbel, ClassificationQuote, Parent Taxon Of: Ripon barbel, ClassificationTeleostei (teleosts) > Cypriniformes (Carps) > Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps) > TorinaeView the SourceClanwilliam yellowfish (Wikipedia)Parent Taxon Of: Clanwilliam yellowfish, Lead, familyQuote, Parent Taxon Of: Clanwilliam yellowfish, Lead, familyray-finned fish species in the family CyprinidaeView the SourceFishBase: Enteromius lineomaculatus (FishBase)FishBaseParent Taxon Of: Line-spotted barb, ClassificationQuote, Parent Taxon Of: Line-spotted barb, ClassificationCypriniformes (Carps) > Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps) > SmiliogastrinaeView the SourceBalkhash marinka (Wikipedia)Parent Taxon Of: Balkhash marinka, LeadQuote, Parent Taxon Of: Balkhash marinka, Leadis a species of ray-finned fish in the genus Schizothorax of the family CyprinidaeView the SourceTreur River barb (Wikipedia)Parent Taxon Of: Treur River barb, Lead, familyQuote, Parent Taxon Of: Treur River barb, Lead, familyis a species of cyprinid fishView the SourceCunene labeo (Wikipedia)Parent Taxon Of: Cunene labeo, Lead, familyQuote, Parent Taxon Of: Cunene labeo, Lead, familyis a species of fish in the family Cyprinidae, the carps and minnowsView the SourceGBIF Backbone Taxonomy: Lavinia exilicauda chiGBIF Backbone TaxonomyParent Taxon Of: Clear Lake hitch, Taxon recordQuote, Parent Taxon Of: Clear Lake hitch, Taxon record"family": "Cyprinidae"View the SourceComments (0)No comments yet. 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