Cyprinus
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Cyprinus is the genus of typical carps in family Cyprinidae. Most species in the genus are of East Asia origin with only the common carp in Western Asia and Europe; this invasive species has also been
Cyprinus carpio
Japanese koi (ornamental domesticated carp) with various colors
Koi
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Koi, or more specifically nishikigoi, are colored varieties of carp that are kept for decorative purposes in outdoor koi ponds or water gardens.
Cyprinus
…inordinately and become a pest. In its long use it has been domesticated, and a number of breeds have been developed for food and other purposes. The koi (from Japanese nishikigoi, 錦鯉) are well-known carp breeds, selectively bred for being enjoyed by spectators from above. Strictly speaking, koi is simply…
Koi in Japan
A school of koi containing multiple different varieties
Terraced rice paddies in Yamakoshi, Niigata Prefecture
Illustration of a three-colored carp in Ritsurin Garden, 1900. This is the oldest illustration of koi. It has the annotations asagi on its back and red on its belly.