Cyprinids
Species in the catalogue: 170
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Rasbora tornieri
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Rasbora tornieri
The Rasbora tornieri, known scientifically as Rasbora tornieri, belongs to the extensive Cyprinidae family. It is named after Gustav Tornier, a German zoologist and paleontologist. This species is low-maintenance and…
Red Shiner
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Cyprinella lutrensis
The Red Shiner, or Cyprinella lutrensis (until recently known as Notropis lutrensis), is a representative of the carp family (Cyprinidae). Its natural habitat is located in North America, where it is found in both swift…
Red-cheeked Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Systomus orphoides
Systomus orphoides, known as the "Red-cheeked Barb," belongs to the family Cyprinidae, or carps. This species is almost indistinguishable in appearance from its closest relative, the Olive Barb (Systomus sarana). This…
Red-Nosed Rasbora
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Sawbwa resplendens
The Red-Nosed Rasbora, also known as Sawbwa (scientific name Sawbwa resplendens), belongs to the family Cyprinidae. This unique species inhabits only one mountain lake in eastern Burma, Southeast Asia. High demand in…
Red-striped Rasbora
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Trigonopoma pauciperforatum
The Red-striped Rasbora (Trigonopoma pauciperforatum), belonging to the family Cyprinidae, is a beautiful, calm, and peaceful schooling fish, notable for its unpretentiousness. These qualities make it a very popular…
Red-tailed Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Barbonymus altus
The Red-tailed Barb, scientifically known as Barbonymus altus, is a member of the Cyprinidae family. This hardy fish, capable of reaching 20 cm in length, fits perfectly into large aquariums. It is often chosen for…
Red-tailed Rasbora
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Rasbora borapetensis
Rasbora borapetensis, also known as the Red-tailed or Black-striped Rasbora, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. This attractive aquarium fish is valued for its unpretentiousness in care, compatibility with many other…
Regal Danio
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Devario regina
The Regal Danio, scientifically known as Devario regina, is a member of the Cyprinidae family. The presence of the word "regal" in its name does not indicate any unique characteristics of this aquatic inhabitant, as it…
Reticulated Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Desmopuntius foerschi
Desmopuntius foerschi, known as the Reticulated Barb, is a member of the Cyprinidae family. This active and peaceful fish will be an excellent addition to a mixed community of freshwater inhabitants. Its ease of care…
Reticulated Rasbora
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Rasbora reticulata
Rasbora reticulata, known as the Reticulated Rasbora, is a member of the carp family (Cyprinidae). This fish originates from Southeast Asia. It is found on Sumatra and on Nias Island, which lies to the west of it. It…
Reval Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Pethia reval
Pethia reval, known as the Reval Barb, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. For a long time, the species was considered only a color variant of the Cuming's Barb, and only in 2008 did it receive independent status.…
Rhombus Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Desmopuntius rhomboocellatus
The Rhombus Barb, scientifically known as Desmopuntius rhomboocellatus, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. This small fish, with its distinctive body coloration and specific water chemistry requirements, thrives in…
Rohan's Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Dawkinsia rohani
The fish known as Rohan's Barb (Dawkinsia rohani by its scientific name) belongs to the family Cyprinidae. Its name is a tribute to two prominent biologist-ichthyologists, Richard Dawkins and Rohan Pethiyagoda. This…
Rosy Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Pethia conchonius
The Rosy Barb, scientifically known as Pethia conchonius, is a member of the Cyprinidae family. Its vibrant appearance is sure to catch the eye, and its high activity makes observing these fish a captivating experience,…
Rosy Danio
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Danio roseus
The Rosy Danio, scientifically known as Danio roseus, belongs to the family Cyprinidae (Carps). This fish is a relatively recent addition to the aquarium hobby but has quickly gained popularity. Its care and breeding…
Salmostoma bacaila
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Salmostoma bacaila
Salmostoma bacaila, known scientifically as Salmostoma bacaila, belongs to the family Cyprinidae (Carps). This fish species originates from South Asia, inhabiting the river systems of Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and…
Scissortail Rasbora
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Rasbora caudimaculata
Rasbora caudimaculata, known as the Scissortail Rasbora, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. It is an active, schooling fish of medium size. Although its coloration is not particularly bright, it compensates for this with…
Setnai Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Pethia setnai
Pethia setnai, known as the Setnai Barb, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. This species of barb was named after the Indian ichthyologist Setna, who was involved in its classification. This fish is easy to keep and…
Siamese Algae Eater
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Crossocheilus oblongus
The Siamese Algae Eater, scientifically known as Crossocheilus oblongus, is a member of the Cyprinidae family. It is highly valued for its dietary preferences and is considered one of the most effective algae eaters.…
Silver Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Barbonymus gonionotus
The Silver Barb, scientifically known as Barbonymus gonionotus, belongs to the Cyprinidae family. This fish is most commonly found in commercial fisheries and is not a typical inhabitant of home aquariums. Its…
Silver Labeo
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Labeo forskalii
The scientific name Labeo forskalii indicates that the Silver Labeo belongs to the carp family (Cyprinidae). This fish originates from the African continent, specifically from the upper regions of the Nile River basin.…
Simple Algae Eater
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Tariqilabeo latius
Tariqilabeo latius, known as the Simple Algae Eater, belongs to the family Cyprinidae, or carps. This species is a close relative of the widely popular Siamese Algae Eater. Despite its unassuming coloration, it…
Six-banded Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Desmopuntius hexazona
The Six-banded Barb, scientifically known as Desmopuntius hexazona, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. This peaceful, energetic, and vibrant fish will perfectly complement the inhabitants of your freshwater aquarium.
Slender Rasbora
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Trigonopoma gracile
The Slender Rasbora, whose Latin name is Trigonopoma gracile, belongs to the Cyprinidae family. This miniature, active fish, kept in a school, can adorn any freshwater aquarium. It is characterized by its undemanding…
Somphongs's Rasbora
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Trigonostigma somphongsi
Somphongs's Rasbora, or Trigonostigma somphongsi, is a species belonging to the family Cyprinidae. These fish are extremely rare, seldom encountered both in aquariums and in their natural habitat. Until recently, they…
Sophore Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Puntius sophore
The Sophore Barb, or Puntius sophore according to its scientific name, belongs to the Carp family (Cyprinidae). Its natural habitat is found in the inland regions of Asia, specifically in countries such as India, Nepal,…
Specklefin Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Enteromius callipterus
The fish known as the Specklefin Barb, bearing the scientific name Enteromius callipterus, belongs to the Carp family (Cyprinidae). Its initial discovery by European biologists occurred in 1907, with the species…
Spotted Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Barbodes binotatus
Barbodes binotatus, known as the Spotted Barb, belongs to the family Cyprinidae, or carps. This species, a typical inhabitant of Southeast Asian waters, is also called the Common Barb.
Spotted Danio
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Danio nigrofasciatus
Danio nigrofasciatus, also known as the Spotted Danio, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. Among the representatives of this family, it stands out for its unusual characteristic: in some cases, the male and female form…
Spotted-back Rasbora
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Brevibora dorsiocellata
The Spotted-back Rasbora, scientifically known as Brevibora dorsiocellata, belongs to the carp family (Cyprinidae). This popular tropical fish has been successfully bred in artificial aquarium environments for many…
Stoliczka's Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Pethia stoliczkana
Pethia stoliczkana, known as Stoliczka's Barb, belongs to the carp family (Cyprinidae). The species is named after the zoologist Ferdinand Stoliczka (1838–1874) from Moravia (now the Czech Republic), who dedicated many…
Striped Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Desmopuntius johorensis
Desmopuntius johorensis, also known as the Five-banded Barb or Striped Barb, belongs to the Cyprinidae family. This fish is attractive due to its unique body pattern. Thanks to its unpretentiousness and peaceful nature,…
Striped Rasbora
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Rasbora daniconius
The Striped Rasbora, or Indian Rasbora (scientific name Rasbora daniconius), is a member of the Cyprinidae family. Although this species is not distinguished by its bright coloration among its relatives, it can still…
Sultan Fish
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Leptobarbus rubripinna
The Red-Finned Leptobarbus, also known as the Sultan Fish, belongs to the family Cyprinidae and bears the scientific name Leptobarbus rubripinna. This is a hardy and undemanding species that exhibits a peaceful…
Sumatran Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Puntigrus tetrazona
The Sumatran Barb, or Tiger Barb, scientifically known as Puntigrus tetrazona, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. This aquarium fish is among the most familiar and widespread species. For many decades, its popularity has…
Sun Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Pethia gelius
The Sun Barb, also known as the Golden Dwarf Barb (Pethia gelius), belongs to the Cyprinidae family. This species is known for its unpretentiousness and ease of care, but it requires special attention to the protein…
Tamirabarani Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Dawkinsia tambraparniei
The fish known as the Tamirabarani Barb (scientific name Dawkinsia tambraparniei) belongs to the family Cyprinidae. Its name comes from the Tamirabarani River, which is the species' natural habitat. This species is…
Three-banded Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Desmopuntius trifasciatus
The Three-banded Barb, scientifically known as Desmopuntius trifasciatus, belongs to the carp family (Cyprinidae). Its name vividly reflects the characteristic body pattern, adorned with rows of dark stripes. This…
Three-lined Rasbora
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Rasbora trilineata
Rasbora trilineata, known as the Three-lined Rasbora, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. This fish is an excellent choice for a beginner aquarist, as it demonstrates high endurance, easily adapts to changing living…
Ticto Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Pethia ticto
Pethia ticto, more commonly known as the Ticto Barb, belongs to the carp family (Cyprinidae). This fish is not only beautiful but also undemanding, making it an ideal choice even for beginner aquarists. It has a…
Tinfoil Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Barbonymus schwanefeldii
Barbonymus schwanefeldii, known as the Tinfoil Barb and belonging to the Cyprinidae family, attracts attention with its impressive size and characteristic silvery coloration. These fish, which have a schooling nature,…
Tulip Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Pethia erythromycter
The Tulip Barb, scientifically named Pethia erythromycter, is a member of the Cyprinidae family. This fish first became available for sale in 2006. It is important to note that keeping it requires a certain level of…
Two-Spot Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Puntius bimaculatus
Puntius bimaculatus, or the Two-Spot Barb, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. Kept in a school, these fish make a wonderful addition to almost any aquarium. They are undemanding in care, easy to breed, and compatible…
Two-striped Rasbora
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Rasbora cephalotaenia
Rasbora cephalotaenia, known in the aquarium hobby as the Two-striped Rasbora, is a member of the Cyprinidae family.
Vietnamese Cardinal
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Tanichthys micagemmae
The Vietnamese Cardinal, or Tanichthys micagemmae by its scientific name, belongs to the family Cyprinidae (Carps). This fish was first discovered in 2001 and quickly found its place in home aquariums. It became a…
Volcano Rasbora
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Rasbora vulcanus
The scientific name Rasbora vulcanus belongs to the Volcano Rasbora, a member of the family Cyprinidae, or carps. Its name is quite remarkable and has a simple explanation: dominant males display a bright orange-red…
Whiskered Danio
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Danio dangila
Danio dangila, or Whiskered Danio (scientific name Danio dangila), belongs to the family Cyprinidae, known as carps. This fish stands out from other Danios due to its noticeably longer barbels. Its ease of care,…
White Cloud Mountain Minnow
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Tanichthys albonubes
The White Cloud Mountain Minnow (Tanichthys albonubes), a member of the Cyprinidae family, is an extremely popular aquarium fish due to its undemanding care and ease of breeding. By 2010, four stable selective forms had…
Yoma Danio
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Danio feegradei
Danio feegradei, also known as Feegrade's Danio or Yoma Danio, is a member of the Cyprinidae family. The fish received its scientific name in honor of E. S. Feegrade, a public health service officer in Burma, while its…
Zebra Danio
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Danio rerio
The Zebra Danio (scientific name Danio rerio) belongs to the carp family (Cyprinidae). This species was one of the first tropical fish to be actively bred as aquarium pets. Currently, this fish is very popular due to…