Cyprinid: meaning, definitions and examples
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cyprinid
[ ˈsɪprɪnɪd ]
fish
A cyprinid is any member of the family Cyprinidae, a diverse group of freshwater fish commonly referred to as carp, minnows, or barbs.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The rivers in this region are teeming with various species of cyprinids.
- Anglers often target cyprinids for sport fishing.
- Cyprinids are known for their adaptability to different aquatic environments.
Translations
Translations of the word "cyprinid" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ciprinídeo
🇮🇳 साइप्रिनिड
🇩🇪 Karpfenfisch
🇮🇩 ikan mas
🇺🇦 коропові
🇵🇱 karpiowaty
🇯🇵 コイ科 (こいか)
🇫🇷 cyprinidé
🇪🇸 ciprínido
🇹🇷 sazangiller
🇰🇷 잉어과 (ingeogwa)
🇸🇦 كارب
🇨🇿 kaprovitý
🇸🇰 kaprovité
🇨🇳 鲤科 (lǐ kē)
🇸🇮 krapovec
🇮🇸 karpafiskur
🇰🇿 сазан
🇬🇪 კობრისებური (kobriseburi)
🇦🇿 sazan
🇲🇽 ciprínido
Word origin
The word 'cyprinid' originates from the Latin word 'Cyprinus', which means carp. The family name 'Cyprinidae' was first introduced by the French zoologist Constantine Samuel Rafinesque in the early 19th century. Cyprinids are one of the most diverse and widespread families of freshwater fish, with over 3,000 recognized species. They can be found in a wide range of habitats, from fast-flowing rivers to stagnant ponds.