Cyprinidae

The family Cyprinidae is a large group of small freshwater fish, commonly known as minnows in North America. These fish are characterized by their small size and are found in numerous species, often referred to by names like shiners, bluntnose minnows, and fathead minnows. Many cyprinid minnows are abundant and some are valuable as live bait, with species like the bluntnose minnow and fathead minnow being commonly used. The golden shiner is a larger member of this family, also utilized as bait and is edible. In Europe and northern Asia, the minnow Phoxinus phoxinus is a typical member of the carp family, known for its slim build and varying colors.1