Carp species

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What Types of Carp Are There? (Every Type Explained)

The carp family (Cyprinidae) has many members and relatives. The most common types of carp include the common and mirror carp, as well as their closely related subspecies leather, linear, and ghost carp. Grass, koi, crucian, and silver carp are however not directly related to the common carp.

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