Cypriniformes Collection

Carp (Cyprinus carpio) in oxbow lake of the Aare River, Switzerland

Plate 130 from the John Reeves Collection
John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings

Cyprinus hybiscoides, common carp
Part of LS Plate 166 from the John Reeves Collection. John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings

Bubble eye goldfish (Carassius auratus) with upward pointing eyes and two large fluid-filled sacs.. In captivity, Shanghai Zoo, Shanghai, China

Chinese grass carp / White amur (Ctenopharyngodon idella), farmed for food in China. Captive specimen, China

Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) male, after diving, taking off from water with fish, a Common Roach (Rutilus rutilus) Lorraine, France, August

Tench (Tinca tinca) during spawning period amongst European watermilfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum), Sion, Valais canton, southwestern Switzerland

Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) male, after diving, taking off from water with fish, a Common Roach (Rutilus rutilus) Lorraine, France, July

European Chubb (Squalius / Leuciscus cephalus) in cave, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia. November

Tench (Tinca tinca) amongst reeds, Sion, Valais canton, southwestern Switzerland

Ornamental koi carp (Cyprinus carpio) group with open mouths at lake surface. Xishuangbanna Tropical and Flowers Garden, Jinghong, Yunnan, China

Blind loach (Nemacheilus starostini ) living in cave in the East of Turkmenistan

Chub (Squalius cephalus), on spawning ground Sava Bohinjka River, Slovenia June 2013. Photographed for The Freshwater Project

Orange and silver Wakin, Goldfish, carassius auratus

Side view of a dead rudd fish with a protruding bottom lip, silver scales and bright orange tail and fins

Side view of adult Goldfish, Carassius auratus

Swimming Goldfish (Carassius auratus), view from above

Goldfish, illustration

Goldfish with water bubbles

Nymph: a metallic orange plump short fish with clear fins

Front view of a Goldfish (Carassius auratus) swimming with tail to side

Goldfish, carassius auratus, multicoloured body, black spots, and a large forked caudal fin

Mirror Carp, Cyprinus carpio

The elaborate black and white tail of a Carassius auratus, Fantail

Side view of tiger barb (Barbus tetrazona)

Silver coloured Tinfoil Barb (Barbus schwanenfeldi), side view

Fishes: Perciformes, Largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides), Pumpkinseed (Lepomis gibbosus), Crucian carp school (Carassius carassius), Goldfish (Carassius auratus auratus) Biology: Zoology

Fishes: Cypriniformes - Rudd (Scardinius erythrophthalmus), illustration Biology: Zoology

Veiltail: a dark golden fish with a caudal fin that hangs in folds

Red tiger barb: an orange translucent fish

Minnows amongst water plants

A bright orange Goldfish (Carassius auratus), side view

Goldfish (Carassius auratus) swimming in large rectangular fish tank

Bitterling, Rhodeus amarus

European Carp

A deep orange Goldfish (Carassius auratus) in a tank, side view

Goldfish, carassius auratus, swimming around weed in round aquarium

Side view of a dead roach fish with silver scales and orange tipped fins and tail, small mouth large eye

Side view of a dead bream with large eyes brown grey scales and light white underbelly

Underwater shot of a barbel fish hunting with its reflection on the surface

Side view of a dead common barbel fish with grey brown scales and barbels or whiskers around its mouth

Side view of a dead chub fish with large mouth and eye and broad body shiny silver and grey scales with a white and peach underbelly

Paedocypris progenetica (male)
This is one of the smallest known vertebrate, reaching only 7.9mm in length, discovered on the Indonesian Island of Sumatra. Photographed by Dr. Ralf Britz

Paedocypris progenetica (female)
This is one of the smallest known vertebrate, reaching only 7.9mm in length, discovered on the Indonesian Island of Sumatra. Photographed by Dr. Ralf Britz

LS Plate 116 from the John Reeves Collection
John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings

LS Plate 139 from the John Reeves Collection
John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings

Plate 129 from the John Reeves Collection
John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings

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Cypriniformes, also known as the carp family, is a diverse group of fish that includes various species with fascinating characteristics. One such species is the common carp (Cyprinus carpio), which can be found in oxbow lakes of the Aare River in Switzerland. Plate 130 from the John Reeves Collection showcases the beauty of this fish in its natural habitat. Another member of the Cypriniformes family is Cyprinus hybiscoides, commonly known as the common carp. This species exhibits unique features and can be easily distinguished by its golden coloration. Similarly, goldfish (Cyprinus auratus) are another popular variety within this family, characterized by their vibrant colors and graceful movements. One intriguing variant of goldfish is the bubble eye goldfish (Carassius auratus). With upward pointing eyes and two large fluid-filled sacs beneath them, these fish have an unmistakable appearance that sets them apart from others. The Chinese grass carp or White amur (Ctenopharyngodon idella) holds significant importance in China's culinary traditions and is farmed extensively for food production. Its sleek body and ability to grow rapidly make it a valuable resource for many communities. In addition to their captivating appearances, Cypriniformes play crucial roles in ecosystems worldwide. The kingfisher (Alcedo atthis), for instance, relies on these fish as a primary food source. Photographs capture male kingfishers after diving into water bodies like oxbow lakes or rivers to catch their prey – often a Common Roach (Rutilus rutilus). Moving away from Europe's waterscapes brings us to Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia where European Chubb (Squalius / Leuciscus cephalus) thrive within cave systems. These resilient fish adapt well to different environments and contribute to maintaining biodiversity within these delicate ecosystems.