Cyprinus Carpio Collection

Carp (Cyprinus carpio) Aare River, Switzerland 2006

Ornament Koi or Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio), Shopping Mall Pond, Malacca, Historic Melaka, Malaysia Peninsula, Malaysia, SE Asia

Koi carp. These fish are an ornamental domesticated variety of the common carp (Cyprinus carpo)

Koi carp in a pond. Koi carp is a domesticated variety of the common carp (Cyprinus carpio). It originated in China, but became known to the Western World through Japan

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

Koi carp in a pond. This fish is an ornamental domesticated variety of the common carp (Cyprinus carpo)

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

Common carp, Cyprinus carpio 149, and three fishermen fishing with rod, net and line for carp in a river
FLO5004807 Common carp, Cyprinus carpio 149, and three fishermen fishing with rod, net and line for carp in a river. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm's Encyclopedia

Common carp, Cyprinus carpio (vulnerable), bronze carp, Carassius carassius, and goldfish, Carassius auratus
FLO4654958 Common carp, Cyprinus carpio (vulnerable), bronze carp, Carassius carassius, and goldfish, Carassius auratus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Miss Coignet after an illustration by

Silver salmon, Salmo salar, Salmo hamatus, and common carp, Cyprinus carpio, vulnerable. Handcolored engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Oudart from Charles d'Orbigny's

Common carp, Cyprinus carpio. Widespread freshwater fish of eutrophic waters in lakes and large rivers in Europe
Box crab or shame-faced crab, Calappa granulata. Burrows in sand at depths of 13 to 400 m, common at Date: 12-Jan-20

Wild common carp, Cyprinus carpio. Vulnerable. Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4613908 Wild common carp, Cyprinus carpio. Vulnerable. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Orders of fish
6338794 Orders of fish by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Orders of fish. Red mullet, Mullus barbatus, blue gourami, Trichogaster trichopterus, carp, Cyprinus carpio, merling)

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

Koi carp (Cyprinus carpio), view from above

Illustration of Leather Carp (Cyprinus carpio), European freshwater fish

A Hi Utsuri koi fish swims over a rocky bottom
A Hi Utsuri koi fish swims over the rocky bottom of the clear freshwater of Vortex Spring shoreline in Ponce De Leon, Florida

Carp, Cyprinus Carpio, British fishes, Donovan, E. (Edward), 1768-1837, (Author)

Koi, or Nishikigoi -Cyprinus carpio- in aquarium

Koi Carps -Cyprinus carpio- in the holy spring of Pura Tirta Empul spring sanctuary, Tampaksiring, Bali, Indonesia

Cyprinus carpio (Common Carp), Kin Matsuba koi carp swimming in aquarium tank

Mirror Carp, Cyprinus carpio

Mirror Carp

Common carp Cyprinus carpio, illustration
Common carp (Cyprinus carpio), illustration

Cyprinus carpio (Common Carp), Shiro-Bekko koi carp swimming in aquarium tank

Koi carp (Cyprinus carpio) opening mouth near waters surface

European Carp

European river life, artwork C016 / 3451
European river life. Artwork showing various typical plants and animals that live on a river in southern Europe

Cyprinus carpio, koi carp
This large omnivorous freshwater fish can be found the world over

Koi Carp
BB-452 KOI CARP Cyprinus carpio Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Crustacean parasite, light micrograph
Crustacean parasite. Dark-field light micrograph of the underside of a crustacean parasite (Argulus foliacea). This freshwater parasite of fish is usually found on carp (Cyprinus carpio)

Carp
Shoal of carp. The carp (Cyprinus carpio) is a freshwater fish found throughout Asia, Europe and America. It is a bottom feeder, picking plants, insects and small animals from the riverbed

Koi Carp pool
Hikarimuji variety Koi (Japanese: literally " brocaded carp" ), are ornamental domesticated varieties of the common carp (Cyprinus carpio)

Sanke Koi Carp pool
Red white and black sanke Variety Koi (Japanese: literally " brocaded carp" ), are ornamental domesticated varieties of the common carp (Cyprinus carpio)

Ginrin chagoi Ko
Orange ginrin chagoi variety Koi (Japanese: literally " brocaded carp" ), are ornamental domesticated varieties of the common carp (Cyprinus carpio)

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"Cyprinus carpio: The Versatile and Widely Distributed Carp" The Cyprinus carpio, commonly known as the carp, is a fascinating freshwater fish that has made its presence felt in various parts of the world. Originating from Europe and Asia, this species has managed to conquer every continent except for the poles. In 2006, along the picturesque Aare River in Switzerland, a school of Carp (Cyprinus carpio) gracefully swam through its crystal-clear waters. Their sleek bodies shimmered under the sunlight, adding an enchanting touch to the serene surroundings. Not limited to natural habitats alone, these resilient creatures have also found their way into man-made environments. In Malacca's historic Melaka region, a vibrant shopping mall pond became home to stunning Ornament Koi or Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio). Their vivid colors and graceful movements captivated onlookers who marveled at their beauty. Koi carp enthusiasts are well aware of the allure these fish possess. Whether it be in tranquil lakes or oxbow lakes like those found near Switzerland's Aare River, Koi carp never fail to mesmerize with their elegant presence. However, it is not only their ornamental value that makes them remarkable; they also play an essential role in maintaining ecosystems worldwide. The common carp (Cyprinus carpio) thrives in eutrophic waters within large rivers and lakes across Europe and Asia. This widespread distribution highlights their adaptability and resilience as a species. Even centuries ago when scientific documentation was still emerging, Edward Donovan recognized the significance of common carp by including them in his Natural History of British Fishes published between 1802-1808. Handcoloured copperplate illustrations showcased wild common carp alongside other vulnerable species like European eels and northern pike. Today we continue to appreciate Cyprinus carpio for its versatility among orders of fish.