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Cypriniformes
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Definition
: An order of fish with 26 families and over 3,000 species. This order includes the families CYPRINIDAE (minnows and CARPS), Cobitidae (loaches), and Catostomidae (suckers).
do not confuse with CYPRINODONTIFORMES
Examples
Cyprinidae
Other names
Suckers (Fish); Misgurnus; Loaches; Catostomus; Sucker (Fish); Cobitidae; Catostomidae; Catastomus