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Cyprinus

Cyprinus is a genus with 2 species in this atlas, catalogued in the Barbs section, recorded from China. Adult sizes run from 11 in to 51 in. Every species below links to a full researched profile.

Species in atlas
2
Adult sizes
11–51 in
IUCN assessed
2 of 2
Recorded from
China

IUCN Red List: Least Concern · 2

The 2 species

Every Cyprinus recorded in this atlas. Each card links to a full researched profile — distribution, water parameters, and aquarium care, cited to primary sources.

Linnaeus, 1758

Common carp, European carp, Koi (domesticated forms)

51 in TL · LC

Lacepède, 1803

Amur carp, Koi (domesticated forms)

11 in SL · LC

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How to cite

Aquarist Atlas (2026). Genus Cyprinus. Aquarist Atlas. https://www.aquaristatlas.com/cyprinus/

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