Cyprinids
Species in the catalogue: 170
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African barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Enteromius pobeguini
The fish known as the African barb (scientific name Enteromius pobeguini) was previously classified as Puntius pleurops. It is a member of the carp family (Cyprinidae) and originates from the equatorial regions of West…
Albino Zebra Danio
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Danio rerio
The Albino Zebra Danio, scientifically known as Danio rerio, is a member of the Cyprinidae family. This fish is a natural morphological form of the Zebra Danio and is found in the wild. Its key difference from its…
Arulius Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Dawkinsia arulius
The Arulius Barb, scientifically known as Dawkinsia arulius and belonging to the family Cyprinidae, does not impress with its bright coloration or unique body pattern. However, its lively activity and unpretentiousness…
Asoka Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Systomus asoka
The Asoka Barb, known in scientific literature as Systomus asoka, belongs to the carp family (Cyprinidae). This species is endemic and found exclusively in the river systems of Sri Lanka, located in South Asia. It…
Bala Shark
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Balantiocheilos melanopterus
The Tricolor Shark, also known as the Bala Shark, bears the scientific name Balantiocheilos melanopterus and belongs to the family Cyprinidae. Its name is due to its external resemblance to predatory sharks, although in…
Bankanensis Rasbora
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Rasbora bankanensis
Rasbora bankanensis, scientifically known as Bankanensis Rasbora, belongs to the Cyprinidae family. This fish originates from Southeast Asia, where it can be found in the river systems of the Malay Peninsula, in…
Barbel Fish
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Barbus barbus
The fish known as Barbel (scientific name Barbus barbus) belongs to the carp family (Cyprinidae). Unlike many other barbs, which are common in the river systems of Southeast Asia, this species is native to Europe. Its…
Barboides gracilis
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Barboides gracilis
A member of the Cyprinidae family, known as Barboides gracilis or the gracile barb, stands out for its modest size. Thanks to this quality, this fish is perfectly suited for keeping in nano-aquariums. With optimal…
Barna Barbel
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Opsarius barna
The Barna Barbel, scientifically known as Opsarius barna, belongs to the extensive carp family (Cyprinidae). Its name in Russian is a transcription of the Bengali word traditionally used by locals to refer to this…
Bengal Danio
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Devario devario
The scientific name Devario devario is given to the Bengal Danio, a member of the Cyprinidae family. This interesting schooling fish, with its understated but original body pattern, is easy to keep and breed, provided…
Bitterling Fish
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Rhodeus amarus
The Bitterling fish, known scientifically as Rhodeus amarus, belongs to the Carp family (Cyprinidae). This representative of European aquatic fauna is found primarily in lakes and slow-moving rivers with abundant…
Black Labeo
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Labeo chrysophekadion
Labeo chrysophekadion, also known as the Black Labeo, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. Due to its impressive size and complex temperament, this species is quite demanding and not recommended for aquarium beginners.
Black Ruby Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Pethia nigrofasciata
Pethia nigrofasciata, also known as the Black Ruby Barb or Purplehead Barb, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. This fish is distinguished by its beauty and high level of activity. It is perfectly adapted to life in a…
Blue Danio
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Danio rerio
The Blue Danio, known by its scientific name Danio rerio, belongs to the carp family (Cyprinidae). This variation of the classic Danio rerio stands out for its silvery-blue coloration, consisting of numerous small…
Blue-spotted Chela
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Laubuka caeruleostigmata
Laubuka caeruleostigmata, also known as the blue-spotted chela, is a member of the carp family (Cyprinidae). This species originates from extensive regions of Southeast Asia, where it inhabits the Mekong and Chao Phraya…
Boraras merah
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Boraras merah
Boraras merah, known scientifically as Boraras merah, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. Its name directly indicates the predominant hue in its coloration, as “merah” in Indonesian means “red.” This fish is rightly…
Boraras micros
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Boraras micros
Boraras micros, also known as the Dwarf Rasbora, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. Despite its rather modest coloration, which makes this species not the most sought-after among aquarists, these fish are quite capable…
Boraras naevus
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Boraras naevus
Boraras naevus, also known as the Strawberry Rasbora (scientific name Boraras naevus), belongs to the family Cyprinidae. These fish are among the most miniature aquarium inhabitants. They are undemanding to care for and…
Brigittae Rasbora
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Boraras brigittae
The Brigittae Rasbora, scientifically known as Boraras brigittae, belongs to the carp family (Cyprinidae). It was named after the wife of the researcher who first described this species. Given its unpretentiousness and…
Brilliant Rasbora
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Rasbora einthovenii
Rasbora einthovenii, known as the Brilliant Rasbora, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. This active schooling fish can be successfully kept under specific conditions, but overall it is quite undemanding and easy to breed.
Butterfly Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Enteromius hulstaerti
Enteromius hulstaerti, known as the Butterfly Barb or Moth Barb, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. This fish attracts attention with its beauty and does not cause much trouble in maintenance, but it is not often found…
Cambodian Garra
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Ceratogarra cambodgiensis
Ceratogarra cambodgiensis, also known as the false Siamese algae eater or Cambodian Garra, belongs to the family Cyprinidae (Carps). This herbivorous inhabitant of mountain rivers has high demands for water quality and…
Celestial Pearl Danio
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Danio margaritatus
The Celestial Pearl Danio, or Galaxy Rasbora (scientific name — Danio margaritatus), belongs to the family Cyprinidae. Sometimes, the Russian transliteration of the Latin name, Danio margaritatus, is used to refer to…
Ceylon Danio
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Devario pathirana
The Patirana Danio, or Ceylon Danio, also known as the Ceylon Tiger Danio (scientific name Devario pathirana), is a member of the Cyprinidae family. This name was given in honour of Ananda Pathirana, who made the…
Ceylon Garra
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Garra ceylonensis
The Ceylon Garra, known scientifically as Garra ceylonensis, belongs to the carp family (Cyprinidae). As its name suggests, this species is endemic to Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon, an island located in the Indian…
Chalakkudi Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Dawkinsia chalakkudiensis
A representative of the carp family (Cyprinidae), the Chalakkudi Barb, known scientifically as Dawkinsia chalakkudiensis, only appeared in aquaristics in 2001, making it a relatively new species for hobbyists. It…
Cheeya Rasbora
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Brevibora cheeya
The scientific name Brevibora cheeya is assigned to the Cheeya Rasbora, a member of the Cyprinidae family. The species name refers to Cheeya, one of two Chinese deities who hunt ghosts; “chee” means “seven” and “ya” is…
Cherry Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Puntius titteya
This species, the Cherry Barb, or Cherry Puntius (Puntius titteya), belongs to the Cyprinidae family. Thanks to its vibrant red coloration, this fish can brighten up any aquarium. It easily becomes a true pet due to its…
Chinese Algae Eater
Gyrinocheilidae
Gyrinocheilus aymonieri
The Golden Gyrinocheilus, or Chinese Algae Eater (scientific name Gyrinocheilus aymonieri), belongs to the family Gyrinocheilidae. The appearance of this fish is not particularly striking, and in its native South-East…
Clown Rasbora
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Rasbora kalochroma
A member of the Cyprinidae family, the Clown Rasbora (scientific name Rasbora kalochroma) is characterized by its peaceful nature and relative ease of care, making it a good addition to a freshwater aquarium community.
Common Rasbora
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Rasbora rasbora
The Common Rasbora, known scientifically as Rasbora rasbora, belongs to the family Cyprinidae, or carps. As the name suggests, the coloration of this fish is quite modest when compared to its more brightly colored…
Common Zacco
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Zacco platypus
The scientific name Zacco platypus refers to the Common Zacco, a member of the family Cyprinidae, well-known as the carps. The habitat of this fish extends across East Asia, found in river systems from the northern…
Congo Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Clypeobarbus congicus
Clypeobarbus congicus, known as the Congo Barb, is a member of the Cyprinidae family. This fish is quite rare in home aquariums, as it is not intentionally supplied. Occasionally, as part of wholesale purchases from…
Cross Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Striuntius lateristriga
The Cross Barb, scientifically known as Striuntius lateristriga, belongs to the carp family (Cyprinidae). This active schooling fish reaches significant size and is constantly in motion. The only significant limitation…
Cuming's Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Pethia cumingii
The fish known as Cuming's Barb (its scientific name is Pethia cumingii) belongs to the carp family (Cyprinidae). Its peaceful and friendly nature makes it an excellent addition to a community aquarium with inhabitants…
Dadiburjor's Danio
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Neochela dadiburjori
The Dadiburjor's Danio, scientifically known as Neochela dadiburjori, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. It was named in honor of Sam Dadiburjor, a Mumbai aquarist whose efforts helped reveal this species to science.
Danio absconditus
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Danio absconditus
Danio absconditus, known as the Hidden Danio, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. This species was discovered relatively recently, in 2015. The intriguing name "Hidden" does not describe the fish's behavior but is related…
Danio choprae
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Danio choprae
Danio choprae, also known as the Glowlight Danio, belongs to the carp family (Cyprinidae). This fish, with its strikingly rich palette of colors, can become a true adornment of the underwater world, bringing vibrant…
Danio Hikari
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Danio sp. «Hikari»
Danio Hikari, scientifically known as Danio sp. "Hikari," belongs to the carp family (Cyprinidae). This species entered the aquarium hobby in 2002. Initially, it was considered a variety of Danio kerryi, but DNA studies…
Danio Kerri
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Danio kerri
Danio kerri, known as the Kerri Danio, belongs to the Cyprinidae family. This attractive, miniature schooling fish is undemanding to keep and easy to breed. It coexists well with many other popular aquarium inhabitants.
Danio tinwini
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Danio tinwini
Danio tinwini, also known as the Gold-ring Danio or Burmese Spotted Danio, bears the scientific name Danio tinwini and belongs to the family Cyprinidae. It received one of its names in honor of U Tin Win, a prominent…
Dark-sided Luciosoma
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Luciosoma spilopleura
The fish, known scientifically as Luciosoma spilopleura, or the dark-sided luciosoma, belongs to the Carp family (Cyprinidae). The true Luciosoma spilopleura is almost never seen in the hobby: fish sold under this name…
Dawkinsia Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Dawkinsia assimilis
The fish, known as Dawkinsia Barb or Filament Barb (scientific name Dawkinsia assimilis), is classified in the family Cyprinidae. It was named in honor of the distinguished English evolutionary biologist Richard…
Deceptive Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Barbodes kuchingensis
The Deceptive Barb, also known as the False Cross Barb (scientific name Barbodes kuchingensis), belongs to the family Cyprinidae. This fish is a typical representative of the Barb genus, distinguished by its…
Denison Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Dawkinsia denisonii
The scientific name Dawkinsia denisonii is assigned to the Denison Barb, a member of the Cyprinidae family. This fish was named in 1865 in honor of William Thomas Denison, who served as governor of colonial India from…
Devario sondhii
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Devario sondhii
The fish, known scientifically as Devario sondhii, belongs to the Cyprinidae family and is commonly called Devario sondhii. These aquarium inhabitants became available to hobbyists in the early 2000s. Initially, there…
Didi Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Pethia didi
The Didi Barb, also known by its scientific name Pethia didi, belongs to the carp family (Cyprinidae). This fish is rarely seen in home aquariums because its coloration is not as vibrant as that of other barbs.…
Dracula Danio
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Danionella dracula
The Dracula Danio, or Danionella dracula according to scientific classification, belongs to the carp family (Cyprinidae). It's interesting to consider what might have led to such a formidable name for this miniature and…
Duson Rasbora
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Rasbora dusonensis
Rasbora dusonensis, or Duson Rasbora, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. It closely resembles Rasbora tornieri, and the two species are often confused in the trade. This fish is unpretentious and easy to keep, and gets…
Dwarf Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Pethia phutunio
The Phutunio Barb, also known as the Dwarf Barb (scientific name Pethia phutunio), belongs to the carp family (Cyprinidae). This miniature fish is easy to keep and breed, making it an excellent choice for beginner…
Dwarf Danio
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Microdevario nanus
Microdevario nanus, known as the Green Dwarf Danio, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. Until 2009, this fish was classified as a Rasbora, being called the Green Dwarf Rasbora. However, further research moved the species…
Dwarf Rasbora
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Boraras maculatus
The Dwarf Rasbora (Boraras maculatus), belonging to the Cyprinidae family, stands out among carp-like fish. Although it is one of the smallest species, its miniature size only emphasizes the striking effect of a school…
Eight-banded Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Eirmotus octozona
A member of the family Cyprinidae, known as the Eight-banded Barb or Eight-striped Barb, scientifically named Eirmotus octozona, is a small schooling fish. It has a peaceful disposition and will perfectly complement a…
Elegant Rasbora
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Rasbora elegans
Rasbora elegans, or the Elegant Rasbora, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. This fish is characterized by an active, peaceful disposition and good hardiness, successfully adapting to various conditions. Despite its…
Emerald Danio
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Danio erythromicron
The Emerald Danio, known to the scientific community as Danio erythromicron, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. Previously, it was mistakenly called the Emerald Microrasbora or Microrasbora erythromicron. However,…
Enteromius candens
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Enteromius candens
The Rosy Barb, also known by its scientific name Enteromius candens, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. These fish are deservedly valued for their peaceful nature and distinctive body pattern, as well as for their ease…
Epalzeorhynchos
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Epalzeorhynchos kalopterum
The Red-Finned Epalzeorhynchos, scientifically known as Epalzeorhynchos kalopterum, belongs to the carp family (Cyprinidae) and is often referred to as the Flying Fox. This active fish, while not boasting original…
Esomus Fish
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Esomus thermoicos
Esomus, scientifically known as Esomus thermoicos, belongs to the extensive Carp family (Cyprinidae). It is sometimes called the Bearded Rasbora due to the presence of two long barbels. These fish have an elongated,…
Espei Rasbora
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Trigonostigma espei
Trigonostigma espei, known as the Espei rasbora or false harlequin rasbora, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. This attractive, miniature schooling fish inhabits overgrown streams in tropical rainforests. It was only in…
Everett's Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Barbodes everetti
Everett's Barb, scientifically known as Barbodes everetti (formerly Puntius everetti), is a member of the Cyprinidae family. This tropical fish is characterized by its active behavior and striking coloration,…