On this Wikipedia the carp how to cook links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Carp are various species of oily freshwater fish from the family Cyprinidae, a very large group of fish native to Europe and Asia. Common carp in Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota. Characiformes, Siluriformes, and Gymnotiformes to create the superorder Ostariophysi, since these groups share some common features.

The third anterior-most pair of ribs is in contact with the extension of the labyrinth and the posterior with the swim bladder. Most cypriniformes have scales and teeth on the inferior pharyngeal bones which may be modified in relation to the diet. Tribolodon is the only cyprinid genus which tolerates salt water. Several species move into brackish water but return to fresh water to spawn.

All of the other cypriniformes live in continental waters and have a wide geographical range. Carp have long been an important food fish to humans. Several species such as the various goldfish breeds and the domesticated common carp variety known as koi have been popular ornamental fishes. As a result, carp have been introduced to various locations, though with mixed results. The ethanol diffuses into the surrounding water through the gills.