Cyprinids
Species in the catalogue: 170
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Exclamation Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Dawkinsia exclamatio
The Exclamation Barb, scientifically known as Dawkinsia exclamatio, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. Its Latin name consists of two parts: "dawkinsia" pays homage to the English ethologist and evolutionary biologist…
Fasciolatus Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Enteromius fasciolatus
A representative of the Cyprinidae family, known as the Fasciolatus Barb or African Banded Barb (scientific name Enteromius fasciolatus), is a rather rare guest among African barbs. Like its Asian counterparts, this…
Filament Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Dawkinsia filamentosa
A member of the Cyprinidae family, known as the Filament Barb (scientific name Dawkinsia filamentosa), is an active schooling fish. Its compatibility with many popular aquarium species makes it attractive to…
Firefly Rasbora
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Boraras urophthalmoides
Boraras urophthalmoides, known as the Firefly Rasbora, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. This fish is characterized by its miniature size, bright and vibrant coloration, and high activity. Its keeping and breeding do…
Five-banded Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Desmopuntius pentazona
The Five-banded Barb, scientifically known as Desmopuntius pentazona, belongs to the carp family (Cyprinidae). This active and attractive fish is not overly demanding to keep, provided the aquarium is set up according…
Flame Rasbora
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Rasboroides vaterifloris
The Flame Rasbora, scientifically known as Rasboroides vaterifloris, belongs to the carp family (Cyprinidae). Despite its beauty, this fish is extremely rare. Its natural habitat is a small area of Sri Lanka, where…
Flying barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Esomus danrica
The flying barb, scientifically known as Esomus danrica, is a member of the Cyprinidae family, or carps. This fish first arrived in Europe in 1905, brought from British colonies in Asia. In its early years, it gained…
Four-banded Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Puntigrus partipentazona
A representative of the Cyprinidae family, known scientifically as Puntigrus partipentazona, or the Four-banded Barb, is not frequently encountered in aquaristics. Often, these fish are sold alongside other barb species…
Garra mullya
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Garra mullya
Garra mullya, a representative of the family Cyprinidae, is native to Asia. This species is widespread in the river systems of India and Nepal. It can be found everywhere – from shallow mountain streams to large rivers…
Garra rufa
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Garra rufa
Garra rufa, also known as the Doctor Fish (scientific name Garra rufa), belongs to the Cyprinidae family. It is rightly considered one of the most recognizable fish, but its popularity is not associated with home…
Gates' Danio
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Microdevario gatesi
A member of the Cyprinidae family, Gates' Danio, scientifically named Microdevario gatesi, was named in honor of Gordon E. Gates, the person responsible for its discovery. Prior to 2009, this fish was traditionally…
Giant Danio
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Devario aequipinnatus
Devario aequipinnatus, known as the Giant Danio, is a member of the Cyprinidae family. This name accurately reflects its characteristic: this species is indeed larger than its other relatives. Thanks to its exceptional…
Glass Knifefish Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Parachela oxygastroides
Parachela oxygastroides, also known as the glass knifefish barb, is a member of the carp family (Cyprinidae). Its natural range covers areas of Southeast Asia, including Indochina, Thailand, as well as the islands of…
Gold Danio
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Danio rerio
A representative of the Cyprinidae family, known as the Gold Danio, bearing the scientific name Danio rerio, is similar in appearance and behavior to its brethren, with the exception of one important feature – its…
Golden Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Barbodes semifasciolatus
The Golden Barb, scientific name Barbodes semifasciolatus, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. It is one of the most sought-after fishes in freshwater aquaria. Its golden colouration is the result of an artificial…
Golden Dwarf Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Pethia aurea
The small Golden Barb, scientifically known as Pethia aurea, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. This peaceful, undemanding, small-sized fish can be a wonderful addition to any small aquarium. Its care and breeding do not…
Green Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Puntigrus tetrazona
The Green Barb is a result of artificial selection, an improved form of the well-known Sumatra Barb (Puntigrus tetrazona). This energetic schooling fish has gained popularity among aquarists due to its vibrant…
Green Labeo
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Epalzeorhynchos frenatum
The striking fish with the scientific name Epalzeorhynchos frenatum, known as the Green Labeo, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. Its distinguishing feature is its vibrant green body coloration, which contrasts…
Greenstripe Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Puntius vittatus
Puntius vittatus, known as the Greenstripe Barb, belongs to the carp family (Cyprinidae). This unpretentious fish adapts well to aquarium conditions, breeds easily, and coexists harmoniously with most peaceful tank…
Hampala Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Hampala macrolepidota
The Hampala Barb, also known as the Jungle Perch (scientific name Hampala macrolepidota), is a member of the Cyprinidae family. This relatively large freshwater predator requires very spacious aquariums. In its natural…
Hard-lipped Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Osteochilus vittatus
The Hard-lipped Barb, also known by its scientific names Osteochilus hasseltii or Osteochilus vittatus, is part of the Cyprinidae family. This large, active fish includes several subspecies, each distinguished by the…
Harlequin Rasbora
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Trigonostigma heteromorpha
The Harlequin Rasbora, also known as the Wedge-spot Rasbora (Trigonostigma heteromorpha), belongs to the family Cyprinidae. This fish has been popular among aquarists since the early 20th century. Thanks to targeted…
Hengel's Rasbora
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Trigonostigma hengeli
Trigonostigma hengeli, known as the Glowlight Rasbora or Hengel's Rasbora, belongs to the carp family (Cyprinidae). This small and graceful fish is notable for a bright streak on its side, resembling a neon spark. When…
Hoven's Carp
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Leptobarbus hoevenii
The fish known as Hoven's Carp (Leptobarbus hoevenii) belongs to the family Cyprinidae. It is named after the zoologist Jan van der Hoeven (1801–1868). Due to its impressive size, this species is rarely found in amateur…
Hypsibarbus
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Hypsibarbus wetmorei
Hypsibarbus, or Lemonfin Barb (scientific name Hypsibarbus wetmorei), belongs to the Cyprinidae family. This active and large fish lives in schools. Although it is undemanding and quite easy to keep, the necessity of…
Indian Striped Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Haludaria melanampyx
The Indian Striped Barb, known scientifically as Haludaria melanampyx, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. It is worth noting some taxonomic uncertainty regarding this species, as some researchers consider it a variety of…
Inle Danio
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Devario auropurpureus
The Inle Danio, scientifically known as Devario auropurpureus, is classified within the Cyprinidae family. This fish gets its name from Lake Inle, where the majority of its population resides. It is easy to keep,…
Jae Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Enteromius jae
The Jae Barb, also known by its scientific name Enteromius jae, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. This miniature and picturesque fish can become a true gem in a nano aquarium. Its care and breeding are straightforward,…
Jaintia Danio
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Danio jaintianensis
The Jaintia Danio, scientifically known as Danio jaintianensis, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. The fish is named after the Jaintia Hills, where it was first discovered. Although this species is not frequently…
Java Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Systomus rubripinnis
The Java Barb, scientifically known as Systomus rubripinnis, is a member of the Cyprinidae family. This rather large fish exhibits remarkable hardiness and relatively low maintenance requirements. It is rarely…
Jullien's Golden Carp
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Probarbus jullieni
Jullien's Golden Carp, known by its scientific name Probarbus jullieni, belongs to the family Cyprinidae, or carps. Its natural habitat includes the extensive river systems of Southeast Asia, including the Mekong and…
Kottelatia brittani
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Kottelatia brittani
Kottelatia brittani, known as Brittan's Kottelatia, is a member of the Cyprinidae family. The fish is named after the Swiss ichthyologist Maurice Kottelat, as well as Martin Brittan, the monographer and reviser of the…
Labeo Bicolor
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Epalzeorhynchos bicolor
Labeo Bicolor, also known as the Red-tailed Black Shark, is classified as Epalzeorhynchos bicolor and belongs to the family Cyprinidae. This attractive fish, known for its unpretentiousness and unique appearance, draws…
Leopard Danio
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Danio rerio
The Leopard Danio, known scientifically as Danio rerio, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. This easily recognizable and vibrant fish is considered one of the most popular varieties of Danio rerio. It is not found in the…
Lined Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Striuntius lineatus
The Striped Barb, scientifically known as Striuntius lineatus, is a member of the Cyprinidae family. This active and friendly fish exhibits good compatibility with many common aquarium inhabitants. Possessing…
Long-banded Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Enteromius holotaenia
The Long-banded Barb, scientifically known as Enteromius holotaenia, belongs to the carp family (Cyprinidae). This active and peaceful fish is undemanding, making it easy to care for and suitable even for beginner…
Maharashtra Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Puntius sahyadriensis
Puntius sahyadriensis, or Maharashtra Barb, is a member of the Cyprinidae family. Among various barb species, it stands out with its distinctive angular body shape, making it easily recognizable. This species is easy to…
Mahecola Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Puntius mahecola
The fish known as Mahecola Barb (scientific name Puntius mahecola) is classified within the family Cyprinidae. It is very popular in Asian countries, especially India, but outside of this region, in Europe and America,…
Malabar Danio
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Devario malabaricus
The Malabar Danio, scientifically known as Devario malabaricus, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. These fish are undemanding in both keeping and breeding. They coexist perfectly with many freshwater species, making them…
Manipur Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Pethia manipurensis
The fish, known scientifically as Pethia manipurensis, belongs to the Carp family (Cyprinidae) and is called the Manipur Barb. Its only natural habitat is located in the Indian state of Manipur, in Loktak Lake, which is…
Melon Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Haludaria fasciata
Haludaria fasciata, known as the striped barb, is a member of the carp family (Cyprinidae). The fish received its scientific name in honor of the Bengali artist Haludar, who created illustrations in 1797 for Francis…
Microdevario kubotai
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Microdevario kubotai
Microdevario kubotai, officially known as Microdevario kubotai, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. Its name honors the Thai biologist Katsuma Kubota. In the aquarium hobby, it is also known as Green Neon Rasbora or…
Microrasbora rubescens
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Microrasbora rubescens
Microrasbora rubescens, also known as the Red Dwarf Rasbora, with the scientific name Microrasbora rubescens, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. Despite its common name, this fish is not actually a Rasbora. The…
Odessa Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Pethia padamya
Scientifically named Pethia padamya, this species belongs to the Cyprinidae family and is known as the Odessa Barb. Despite its name, this fish does not inhabit Ukraine. It entered the aquarium hobby in the 1970s, but…
Oliotius oligolepis
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Oliotius oligolepis
Oliotius oligolepis, also known as the Checkerboard Barb (scientific name Oliotius oligolepis), belongs to the Cyprinidae family. This aquarium fish is popular due to its unpretentiousness and ease of care. It coexists…
One-spot Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Puntius terio
Puntius terio, known as the One-spot Barb, belongs to the Cyprinidae family. Despite its naturally wide habitat range and relative unpretentiousness in keeping, this fish is not often found in home aquariums. Its modest…
Opsarius dogarsinghi
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Opsarius dogarsinghi
The fish, known by the scientific name Opsarius dogarsinghi, or Dogarsingh's Baril, belongs to the Carp family (Cyprinidae). It received its name in honour of Sardar Dogar Singh, State Overseer of Manipur, India, who…
Orange Danio
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Danio kyathit
The Orange Danio, also known as the Orange-finned Danio (scientific name Danio kyathit), belongs to the Cyprinidae family. This active and beautiful fish can adorn any freshwater aquarium. Its appeal is enhanced by its…
Oreichthys Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Oreichthys crenuchoides
The Oreichthys barb, known scientifically as Oreichthys crenuchoides, belongs to the carp family (Cyprinidae). Among barbs, this fish stands out due to noticeable differences between males and females. Males are…
Oreichthys cosuatis
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Oreichthys cosuatis
Oreichthys cosuatis, scientifically known as Oreichthys cosuatis, is a member of the carp family (Cyprinidae). This miniature schooling fish can be a wonderful addition to a community aquarium, especially if kept with…
Osteochilus
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Osteochilus microcephalus
The fish, known in the scientific world as Osteochilus microcephalus, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. Its homeland is Southeast Asia, with its natural habitat covering significant territories, stretching from Thailand…
Panther Danio
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Danio aesculapii
The Panther Danio, scientifically known as Danio aesculapii, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. Despite the fish often being associated with a panther, the reasons for such an analogy remain unclear. The Latin name of…
Pavie Rasbora
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Rasbora paviana
The scientific name Rasbora paviana belongs to the family Cyprinidae, or carps. It is quite common to encounter the mistaken assumption that the name "Paviana" is associated with primates. However, this is not the case:…
Pearl Danio
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Danio albolineatus
The fish known as the Pearl Danio (scientific name Danio albolineatus) belongs to the family Cyprinidae. These are attractive, schooling fish, characterized by their unpretentiousness. They are rightly considered among…
Pethia canius
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Pethia canius
Pethia canius, scientifically known as Pethia canius, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. The genus name Pethia is the Sinhalese collective name for small cyprinids, while the specific name “canius” appears to follow a…
Pike Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Luciosoma trinema
Luciosoma trinema, or the Pike Barb, belongs to the Cyprinidae family. Its natural habitat is Southeast Asia, specifically found in the river systems of the islands of Kalimantan (Borneo) and Sumatra. These fish prefer…
Platinum Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Puntigrus tetrazona
The scientific name Systomus tetrazona belongs to the Sumatra Barb (albino), a representative of the Cyprinidae family. This subspecies emerged as a result of selective breeding of the Sumatra Barb, acquiring a new body…
Rainbow Garra
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Garra flavatra
The Rainbow Garra, or Panda Garra (scientific name Garra flavatra), belongs to the family Cyprinidae (Carps). This species was first introduced to hobbyists in 2005 and has since rapidly gained popularity.
Rainbow Shiner
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Notropis chrosomus
The fish known as the Rainbow Shiner, or Notropis chrosomus (scientific name Notropis chrosomus), belongs to the carp family (Cyprinidae). It first appeared on the European market after the Interzoo exhibition in…
Rasbora dorsinotata
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Rasbora dorsinotata
Rasbora dorsinotata, also known by its scientific name Rasbora dorsinotata, belongs to the Cyprinidae family. It is quite rare in aquariums, which is most often explained by its somewhat less striking coloration…