19 living species5 possibly recently extinct1 fossil Cyprinus /sɪˈpraɪnəs/ is the genus of typical carps in family Cyprinidae.

The crucian carps (Carassius) of western Eurasia, which include the goldfish (C. auratus), are apparently not as closely related.

[3][4] Members of the species complex are famed as a food fish and have been widely traded and introduced since antiquity, but in certain areas has multiplied inordinately and become a pest.

The koi (from Japanese nishikigoi, 錦鯉) are well-known carp breeds, selectively bred for being enjoyed by spectators from above.

The other species of typical carp are generally found in more restricted areas of eastern Asia, centered on the Yunnan region.