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Cyprinidae
Cyprinidae is a family of freshwater fish commonly called the carp or minnow family. It includes the carps, the true minnows, and relatives like the barbs and barbels. Cyprinidae is the largest and most diverse fish family and the largest vertebrate animal family in general with about 3,000 species, of which only 1,270 remain extant, divided into about 370 genera. Cyprinids range from about 12 mm in size to the giant barb (''Catlocarpio siamensis''). By genus and species count, the family makes up more than two-thirds of the ostariophysian order Cypriniformes. The family name is derived from the Greek word ( 'carp'). Biology and ecology Cyprinids are stomachless fish with toothless jaws. Even so, food can be effectively chewed by the gill rakers of the specialized last gill bow. These pharyngeal teeth allow the fish to make chewing motions against a chewing plate formed by a bony process of the skull. The pharyngeal teeth are unique to each species and are used b ...
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Xenocyprinae
Xenocyprinae, is a contentious subfamily of the family Cyprinidae, the carp and minnow family, originally from eastern Asia. Genera The 5th edition of ''Fishes of the World'' assigns the follow general to this subfamily: *''Aristichthys'' Masamitsu Ōshima, Oshima, 1919 *''Hypophthalmichthys ''Pieter Bleeker, Bleeker, 1860 *''Xenocypris'' Günther, 1868 The taxonomy of the Cyprinids is somewhat contentious and other authorities differ with the above, for example the following genera are assigned to the subfamily Xenocyprinae on Fishbase or the 2018 phylogenetic study: *''Distoechodon'' Wilhelm Peters, Peters, 1881 *''Hypophthalmichthys'' Bleeker, 1860 *''Metzia'' David Starr Jordan, Jordan & William Francis Thompson, Thompson, 1914 *''Plagiognathops'' Lev Berg, Berg, 1907 *''Pseudobrama'' Bleeker, 1870 *''Xenocypris'' Günther, 1868 Taxonomy Cyprinidae is a large, widespread and diverse family of, mainly, freshwater ray-finned fish and the taxonomy of the family has not yet bee ...
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Leuciscinae
Leuciscinae is a subfamily of the freshwater fish family Cyprinidae, which contains the true minnows. Members of the Old World (OW) clade of minnows within this subfamily are known as European minnows. As the name suggests, most members of the OW clade are found in Eurasia, aside from the golden shiner (''Notemigonus crysoleucas''), which is found in eastern North America. According to ancestral area reconstruction, the subfamily Leuiciscinae is thought to have originated in Europe before becoming widely distributed in parts of Europe, Asia and North America. Evidence for the dispersal of this subfamily can be marked by biogeographical scenarios/observations, geomorphological changes, phylogenetic relationships as well as evidence for vicariance events taking place through time. Through analyses and evidence of divergence time, it was observed that the two monophyletic groups, the phoxinins and the leuciscins, had shared a common ancestor dating to approximately 70.7 million yea ...
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Labeoninae
Labeoninae is a doubtfully distinct subfamily of ray-finned fishes in the family Cyprinidae of order Cypriniformes. They inhabit fresh water and the largest species richness is in the region around southern China, but there are also species elsewhere in Asia, and some members of ''Garra'' and '' Labeo'' are from Africa. They are a generally very apomorphic group, perhaps the most "advanced" of the Cyprinidae. A common name for these fishes is ''labeonins'' (when considered a distinct subfamily) or ''labeoins'' (when included in subfamily Cyprininae). They include the group sometimes separated as ''Garrinae'', but these do not seem to be that distinct. In fact, the entire Labeoninae is merged into the Cyprininae by a number of authors; in any case, these two and the former "Barbinae" form a close-knit group whose internal phylogeny is far from resolved. If the subfamily is considered distinct, it is typically split in the tribes ''Labeonini'' (which are able to swim well in open ...
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Carp
Carp are various species of oily freshwater fish from the family Cyprinidae, a very large group of fish native to Europe and Asia. While carp is consumed in many parts of the world, they are generally considered an invasive species in parts of Africa, Australia and most of the United States. Biology The cypriniformes (family Cyprinidae) are traditionally grouped with the Characiformes, Siluriformes, and Gymnotiformes to create the superorder Ostariophysi, since these groups share some common features. These features include being found predominantly in fresh water and possessing Weberian ossicles, an anatomical structure derived from the first five anterior-most vertebrae, and their corresponding ribs and neural crests. The third anterior-most pair of ribs is in contact with the extension of the labyrinth and the posterior with the swim bladder. The function is poorly understood, but this structure is presumed to take part in the transmission of vibrations from the swi ...
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Acheilognathinae
The bitterling-like cyprinids form the cyprinid subfamily Acheilognathinae. This subfamily contains four genera, although the Khanka spiny bitterling is often placed in ''Acheilognathus'', and at least 71 described species to date. Over half of the species are in the genus ''Acheilognathus''. Genera contained herein are: *''Acanthorhodeus'' – Khanka spiny bitterling *''Acheilognathus'' (42 species) *''Paratanakia'' (monotypic) *'' Pseudorhodeus'' (monotypic) *''Rhodeus'' – (typical) bitterlings (21 species) *''Tanakia ''Tanakia'' is a genus of cyprinid fish, consisting of five species that occurs in Eastern Asia. The type species is the '' Tanakia limbata''. Genus is named for Shigeho Tanaka (1878-1974), “accomplished” ichthyologist of the Imperial Unive ...'' (7 species) *'' Sinorhodeus'' (monotypic) References * * * Ray-finned fish subfamilies {{Acheilognathinae-stub ...
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Gobioninae
Gobioninae is a monophyletic subfamily of Eurasian cyprinid fishes. A species-rich subfamily, it is divided into five tribes: Gobionini, Pseudogobionini, Hemibarbini, Coreiini, and Sarcocheilichthyini. To adapt to different masticatory operations, members of the Gobioninae developed various types of pharyngeal bones and teeth; some have intermediate pharyngeal bones with rows of diverse teeth (conical, compressed, and coarsely compressed), others have broad pharyngeal bones with a single row of molar teeth. Some Gobioninae have narrow pharyngeal bones with a row of extremely compressed teeth. Genera These genera are included in the subfamily Gobioninae according to Fishbase: * '' Abbottina'' * '' Acanthogobio'' * '' Belligobio'' * '' Biwia'' * '' Coreius'' * '' Coreoleuciscus'' * ''Gnathopogon'' * '' Gobio'' * '' Gobiobotia'' * '' Gobiocypris'' * '' Hemibarbus'' * '' Huigobio'' * '' Ladislavia'' * '' Mesogobio'' * '' Microphysogobio'' * '' Paracanthobrama'' * '' Paraleucog ...
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Tincinae
Tincinae is a subfamily of freshwater ray-finned fish from the family Cyprinidae, it consists of the tench of Eurasia and the east Asian clod minnows. Tinca tinca is a freshwater tincinae fish that is found in the Danube basin Genera There are two genera which are classified within the Tincinae, according to the 5th edition of the ''Fishes of the World'', although in other classifications the subfamily is treated as either synonymous with other subfamilies within Cyprinidae or as a family in its own right. These also give differing statuses to ''Tanichthys''. *''Tanichthys ''Tanichthys'' is a genus of freshwater fish in the carp family (Cyprinidae) of order Cypriniformes. They are native to rivers and streams in China and Vietnam. Until recently, the type species, ''T. albonubes,'' was the only one known. In 2001 ...'' S. Y. Lin, 1932 (Mountain or Cardinal minnows) *'' Tinca'', Garsault 1764 (Tench) References {{Taxonbar, from=Q33144434 Cyprinidae Fish subfamilies< ...
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Cyprininae
The Cyprininae are one of at least 11 subfamilies of cyprinid fish. It contains three genera in its strictest definition but many more are included depending on which authority is defining it, especially if the Labeobarbinae is not considered to be a valid grouping. Recognized genera * '' Arabibarbus'' (3 species) * '' Barboides'' (2 species) * '' Barbonymus'' (tinfoil barbs) (10 species) * '' Capoeta'' (35 species) * '' Carassioides'' (4 species) * '' Carassius'' (5 species) * ''Cyprinus'' (24 extant and 1 fossil species) * ''Eechathalakenda'' (Channa barb) * ''Gymnocypris'' (10 species) * ''Labeobarbus ''Labeobarbus'' is a mid-sized ray-finned fish genus in the family Cyprinidae. Its species are widely distributed throughout eastern Africa and especially southern Africa, but also in Lake Tana in Ethiopia. A common name, in particular for the s ...'' (126 species) * '' Paraqianlabeo'' (1 species) References *Phylogeny of the subfamily cyprininae (Pisces: Cyprinid ...
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Cyprididae
Cyprididae is "the most diverse group of freshwater ostracods". It contains over 1000 species, which represents 50% of the known species of freshwater ostracods (other speciose families include Candonidae, with 25%, and Limnocytheridae, with 10%). Around 60% of genera in the family are endemic to a single zoogeographic region. The family contains 16 subfamilies, and is most diverse in the Afrotropical realm, with over 300 species in 45 genera. Many Cyprididae occur in temporary water bodies and have drought-resistant eggs, mixed/parthenogenetic reproduction and ability to swim. These biological attributes pre-adapt them to form successful radiations in these habitats. '' Bennelongia'' is an interesting of the family Cyprididae. It may be the last true descendant of the Mesozoic (and now extinct) lineage of '' Cypridea'', which was a dominant lineage of ostracod in non-marine waters in the Cretaceous. Taxonomy The following genera are recognised in the family Cyprididae: * ...
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Barb (fish)
A barb is one of various ray-finned fish species in a non-phylogenetic group, with members in the family Cyprinidae, and especially the genera ''Barbus'' and ''Puntius'', but many others also. They were formerly united with the barbels in the subfamily Barbinae but that group is paraphyletic with the Cyprininae. If the Labeoninae are recognized as distinct, many small African "barbs" would probably, however, warrant recognition as a new subfamily. The root of the word "barb" is common in cyprinid names of European languages, from the Latin ''barba'' ("beard") (COD): * ''barb'' from Catalan * ''barbi'' from Finnish * ''barbo'' from Spanish * ''barbeau'' from French * ''barbo'' from Italian and many others. This is in reference to the barbels which are prominently seen around the mouth of many "barbs". Genera Genera that contain species with common names including "barb": * ''Barbichthys'' * '' Barbodes'' * ''Barboides'' * ''Barbonymus'' – tinfoil barbs * ''Barbopsi ...
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Minnow
Minnow is the common name for a number of species of small freshwater fish, belonging to several genera of the families Cyprinidae and Leuciscidae. They are also known in Ireland as pinkeens. Smaller fish in the subfamily Leusciscidae are considered by anglers to be "true" minnows. Types of minnows Bluntnose minnow (''Pimephales notatus''): The bluntnose minnow is a primary bait fish for Northern America, and has a very high tolerance for variable water qualities, which helps its distribution throughout many regions. The snout of the bluntnose minnow overhangs the mouth, giving it the bluntnose. There is a dark lateral line which stretches from the opercle to the base of the tail, where a large black spot is located. The average size of the adult is approximately 5 cm (2 in). ' Pimephales'' Common shiner (''Notropis cornutus)'': These fish are one of the most common type of bait fish and are almost exclusively stream dwellers. The common shiner can be identifi ...
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Giant Barb
The giant barb, Siamese giant carp, or simply Siamese carp (''Catlocarpio siamensis'') ( km, ត្រីគល់រាំង, ; th, กระโห้, , , or , , ; Vietnamese: ''cá Hô''), is the largest species of cyprinid in the world. These migratory fish are found only in the Mae Klong, Mekong, and Chao Phraya River basins in Indochina. Populations have declined drastically due to habitat loss and overfishing, and the giant barb is now considered critically endangered. Distribution and habitat Giant barbs are usually seen in large pools along the edges of large rivers, but seasonally enter smaller canals, floodplains, and flooded forests. Young barbs are usually found in smaller tributaries and swamps, but can acclimate to living in ponds, canals, and swamps. The fish generally live in pairs. These are migratory fish, swimming to favorable areas for feeding and breeding in different parts of the year. These slow-moving fish subsist on algae, phytoplankton, and fruits of ...
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