A fish belonging to the family Cyprinidae, which includes carp, minnows, goldfish, and related species—the largest family of freshwater fish worldwide.
From Modern Latin Cyprinidae (family name) plus -id (suffix indicating membership in a group). Ultimately from Latin cyprinus via Greek kuprinos.
Cyprinids are the most successful vertebrates on Earth aside from humans—they're found on every continent except Antarctica, making up nearly 10% of all fish species, and they're so adaptable that they thrive in everything from tiny mountain streams to massive rivers and polluted urban canals.
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