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Cypriniformes (Carps)

Families in this Order

Family: Catostomidae
(Suckers)
Class: Actinopterygii

Family: Cyprinidae
(Carps)
Class: Actinopterygii

About This Order

Summary

This order comprises 6 families: Balitoridae, Catostomidae, Cobitidae, Cyprinidae, Gyrinocheilidae, and Psilorhynchidae.

References: Nelson 2006

Families in the DFL database for this Order:
Catostomidae (13 Genera; ~72 species) DFL Record
Cyprinidae (220 Genera; ~2,420 species) DFL Record

Distribution
GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)

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