Common carp (original) (raw)
| Common carp |
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| Scientific classification |
| Kingdom:Animalia Phylum:Chordata Class:Actinopterygii Order:Cypriniformes Family:Cyprinidae Genus:Cyprinus Species:carpio |
| Binomial name |
| Cyprinus carpio |
The common carp (Cyprinus carpio) is a widespread freshwater fish distantly related to the common goldfish. It gives its name to the carp family Cyprinidae. Koi (錦鯉) are a domesticated ornamental variety developed in Japan and now popular worldwide.