Koi information
Diet, habitat, lifespan, size and speed for the Koi, from the Animalsss field guide — with market prices, listings and guides as they arrive.
About Koi
Koi , or more specifically nishikigoi , are colored varieties of carp that are kept for decorative purposes in outdoor koi ponds or water gardens.
Koi facts & figures
Quick facts
- Scientific name
- Cyprinus rubrofuscus
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Habitat
- Ornamental ponds
- A group is called
- School
Conservation status
Source: IUCN Red List via GBIF
Classification
- Kingdom Animalia
- Phylum Chordata
- Order Cypriniformes
- Family Cyprinidae
- Genus Cyprinus
- Species Cyprinus rubrofuscus
Source: GBIF
Specs
Typical adult range
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What is the scientific name of the Koi?
Cyprinus rubrofuscus. In the GBIF backbone taxonomy it sits in Order Cypriniformes, Family Cyprinidae.
Is the Koi endangered?
The IUCN Red List category recorded for Cyprinus rubrofuscus is Least Concern (LC), read from the Red List category GBIF publishes for that taxon.
How long does a Koi live?
25 to 35 years, from the field-guide figures shown on this page.
What does a Koi eat?
Omnivore. Its usual habitat is ornamental ponds.
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