Observation Records
Taxonomy & Classification
Scientific Name
Cyprinus rubrofuscus
Category
Fauna / Fish
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Origin Status
Introduced
Location Details
Barangay
Marikina
Street / Road
A. Mabini Street
Landmark
2
Location Type
outdoor
Coordinates
14.624404, 121.096166
Observation Summary
Cyprinus rubrofuscus, or the Amur carp, is a species of freshwater fish belonging to the Cyprinidae family. It is the ancestral form of some domesticated koi fish, which are well known for their striking colors as an ornamental species. Often mistaken for the common carp, the species originated in eastern Asia but has since been widely distributed and cultured across the world.