Cyprinids

Species in the catalogue: 170

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  • African barb

    African barb

    Enteromius pobeguini

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    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

    Albino Zebra Danio

    Danio rerio

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    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

    Arulius Barb

    Dawkinsia arulius

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    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

    Asoka Barb

    Systomus asoka

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    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

    Bala Shark

    Balantiocheilos melanopterus

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    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

    Bankanensis Rasbora

    Rasbora bankanensis

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    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

    Barbel Fish

    Barbus barbus

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    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

    Barboides gracilis

    Barboides gracilis

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    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

    Barna Barbel

    Opsarius barna

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    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

    Bengal Danio

    Devario devario

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    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

    Bitterling Fish

    Rhodeus amarus

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    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

    Black Labeo

    Labeo chrysophekadion

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    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

    Black Ruby Barb

    Pethia nigrofasciata

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    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

    Blue Danio

    Danio rerio

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    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

    Blue-spotted Chela

    Laubuka caeruleostigmata

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    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

    Boraras merah

    Boraras merah

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    Boraras merah belongs to the family Cyprinidae. The name comes from the Indonesian word for red, which describes the fish's predominant colour. This species ranks among the tiniest aquarium fish. It is easy to keep and…

  • Boraras micros

    Boraras micros

    Boraras micros

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    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

    Boraras naevus

    Boraras naevus

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    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

    Brigittae Rasbora

    Boraras brigittae

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    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

    Brilliant Rasbora

    Rasbora einthovenii

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    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

    Butterfly Barb

    Enteromius hulstaerti

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    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

    Cambodian Garra

    Ceratogarra cambodgiensis

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    Ceratogarra cambodgiensis, also known as the false Siamese algae eater or Cambodian garra, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. This herbivorous inhabitant of mountain rivers has high water quality requirements and needs…

  • Celestial Pearl Danio

    Celestial Pearl Danio

    Danio margaritatus

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    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

    Ceylon Danio

    Devario pathirana

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    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

    Ceylon Garra

    Garra ceylonensis

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    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

    Chalakkudi Barb

    Dawkinsia chalakkudiensis

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    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

    Cheeya Rasbora

    Brevibora cheeya

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    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

    Cherry Barb

    Puntius titteya

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    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

    Chinese Algae Eater

    Gyrinocheilus aymonieri

    Gyrinocheilidae

    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

    Clown Rasbora

    Rasbora kalochroma

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    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

    Common Rasbora

    Rasbora rasbora

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    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

    Common Zacco

    Zacco platypus

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    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

    Congo Barb

    Clypeobarbus congicus

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    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

    Cross Barb

    Striuntius lateristriga

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    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

    Cuming's Barb

    Pethia cumingii

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    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

    Dadiburjor's Danio

    Neochela dadiburjori

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    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

    Danio absconditus

    Danio absconditus

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    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

    Danio choprae

    Danio choprae

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    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

    Danio Hikari

    Danio sp. «Hikari»

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    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

    Danio Kerri

    Danio kerri

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    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

    Danio tinwini

    Danio tinwini

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    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

    Dark-sided Luciosoma

    Luciosoma spilopleura

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    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

    Dawkinsia Barb

    Dawkinsia assimilis

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    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

    Deceptive Barb

    Barbodes kuchingensis

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    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

    Denison Barb

    Dawkinsia denisonii

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    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

    Devario sondhii

    Devario sondhii

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    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

    Didi Barb

    Pethia didi

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    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

    Dracula Danio

    Danionella dracula

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    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

    Duson Rasbora

    Rasbora dusonensis

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    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

    Dwarf Barb

    Pethia phutunio

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    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

    Dwarf Danio

    Microdevario nanus

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    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

    Dwarf Rasbora

    Boraras maculatus

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    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

    Eight-banded Barb

    Eirmotus octozona

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    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

    Elegant Rasbora

    Rasbora elegans

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    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

    Emerald Danio

    Danio erythromicron

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    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

    Enteromius candens

    Enteromius candens

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    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

    Epalzeorhynchos

    Epalzeorhynchos kalopterum

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    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

    Esomus Fish

    Esomus thermoicos

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    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

    Espei Rasbora

    Trigonostigma espei

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    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

    Everett's Barb

    Barbodes everetti

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    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,…