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Cyprinus

Carps
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Scientific classification
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Superclass:Osteichthyes
Class:Actinopterygii
Order:Cypriniformes
Family:Cyprinidae
Genus:Cyprinus

Cyprinus is a genus of carps (family Cyprinidae) most notable for its widespread member, the common carp (Cyprinus carpio). The other species are generally found in restricted areas of Asia, in some cases occurring only in single lakes.

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