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Created 11/29/2012

Freshwater Fishes

Family Cyprinidae

Carp

Carp inhabit fresh water and are characterized by a single dorsal fin and paired pelvic fins set back from the head.

 

HAWAII

Cyprinus carpio

COMMON CARP    KOI

 



Family Cyprinodontidae

Pupfishes

Small carp-like inhabitants of fresh and coastal marine environments.  Many North American freshwater species are endangered.

 

WESTERN ATLANTIC

Cyprinodon variegatus

SHEEPSHEAD MINNOW