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Cyprinus rubrofuscus, the Amur carp, is a species of cyprinid fish, and is the wild form of the well-known koi. It is widespread in the fresh waters of eastern Asia , native to China , Korea , Russia , Vietnam and Laos from the Amur to Red River basins , and has also been introduced outside its native range. [ 1 ]
The Amur carp (Cyprinus rubrofuscus) is a member of the cyprinid family species complex native to East Asia. Amur carp were previously identified as a subspecies of the common carp (as C. c. haematopterus), but recent authorities treat it as a separate species under the name C. rubrofuscus. [16]
Common carp by Alexander Francis Lydon. The type subspecies is Cyprinus carpio carpio, native to much of Europe (notably the Danube and Volga rivers). [2] [4]The subspecies Cyprinus carpio haematopterus (Amur carp), native to eastern Asia, was recognized in the past, [4] but recent authorities treat it as a separate species under the name Cyprinus rubrofuscus.
Cyprinus / s ɪ ˈ p r aɪ n ə s / is the genus of typical carps in family Cyprinidae. Most species in the genus are of East Asia origin with only the common carp ( C. carpio ) in Western Asia and Europe; this invasive species has also been introduced to many other regions around the world. [ 1 ]
Cyprinus rubrofuscus var. "Kōhaku" Kōhaku ( 紅白 ( kōhaku , "red and white") ) is a variety of ornamental koi ( carp ). The Kōhaku has a white body, with red markings across the body.
European carp (Cyprinus carpio) (I) Amur carp (Cyprinus rubrofuscus) (I) Silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) (I) Bighead carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis) (I) Black carp (Mylopharyngodon piceus (I) Family Leuciscidae (True minnows) Central stoneroller can be found in small streams and the channelized portions of rivers.
Koi (Cyprinus rubrofuscus) (introduced) Redside dace (Clinostomus elongatus) Rosyside dace (Clinostomus funduloides) Grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) Satinfin shiner (Cyprinella analostana) Spotfin shiner (Cyprinella spiloptera) Common carp (Cyprinus carpio) Cutlips minnow (Exoglossum maxillingua) Eastern silvery minnow (Hybognathus regius)
Cyprinus carpio carpio is a subspecies of the common carp that is commonly found in Europe. They are native to much of Europe (notably the Danube and Volga Rivers) and can also be found in the Caucasus and Central Asia. [2] Mitochondrial DNA analysis shows a difference between C. carpio carpio and Cyprinus rubrofuscus. [3]