Amur Carp
Cyprinus rubrofuscus
- Class
- Ray-finned fish
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 4,754
- Most observed in
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
Cyprinus rubrofuscus, or the Amur carp, is a species of freshwater fish belonging to the Cyprinidae family. It is the ancestral form of some domesticated koi fish, which are well known for their striking colors as an ornamental species. Often mistaken for the common carp (Cyprinus carpio), the species originated in eastern Asia but has since been widely distributed and cultured across the world.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Cyprinus rubrofuscus”.