Leuciscinae
Leuciscinae is a subfamily of ray-finned fish belonging to the family Cyprinidae, commonly known as the carps and minnows. This group comprises a diverse array of freshwater species distributed primarily across the Northern Hemisphere, with some representatives found in Africa and South America. The subfamily is characterized by its broad ecological and morphological variability, including species adapted to a wide range of habitats from fast-flowing streams to slow-moving rivers and lakes.
Members of Leuciscinae are typically small to medium-sized fish, often exhibiting slender bodies and streamlined shapes.
Notable genera within Leuciscinae include *Leuciscus*, which contains species like the common dace (*Leuciscus cephalus*) and
Leuciscinae species play a key role in fisheries and aquaculture, with some being commercially valuable for
Taxonomically, Leuciscinae is part of a larger classification within Cyprinidae, reflecting its evolutionary relationships with other