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Species Detail

Amur Carp

Cyprinus rubrofuscus

Taxonomy & Classification

Scientific Name

Cyprinus rubrofuscus

Category

Fauna / Fish

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Origin Status

Introduced

Species Overview

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.

Spotted In Barangays

San Roque Marikina Santo Nino

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