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Also known as orfe, Leuciscus idus

species of fish

OverviewAI-generated

The ide, scientifically named *Leuciscus idus*, is a species of fish within the family Cyprinidae. It belongs to the order Cypriniformes, class Teleostei, and phylum Chordata. The species was described by Linnaeus in 1758 and is currently accepted by the World Register of Marine Species. Its parent taxon is *Leuciscus*.

This organism inhabits both brackish and freshwater environments. The IUCN Red List assessed its conservation status as Least Concern in 2024. The species is also referred to by the common names Опто, Язь, Мъздруга, and Carpa koi japonesa. It has been documented in sources including the Nordisk familjebok, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, and the New International Encyclopedia.

Synthesized by Vinony from 22 facts across 4 sources: Wikidata, IUCN Red List, WoRMS, Vinony graph. Generated from structured data (not the Wikipedia text) and checked against those facts — may still contain errors.

Species

Least Concern

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Species

  1. PhylumChordata
  2. ClassTeleostei
  3. OrderCypriniformes
  4. FamilyCyprinidae
Habitatbrackish, freshwater

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Encyclopedic overview

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The ide (Leuciscus idus), or orfe, is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Leuciscidae. The ide is found in larger rivers, ponds, and lakes across Northern Europe and Asia. It has been introduced outside its native range into Europe, North America, and New Zealand. It is a popular ornamental fish, usually kept in outdoor ponds in temperate regions from which it often escapes.

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