leucos
Leucos is a genus in the family Cyprinidae, a large group of freshwater fishes that includes carps and minnows. The name Leucos is derived from the Greek leukos, meaning white, a reference to pale coloration observed in some species, and the genus has been placed within the subfamily Leuciscinae by several authorities.
In different taxonomic treatments, Leucos has been circumscribed differently. Some classifications include a small number of
Species placed in Leucos are native to Europe and adjacent regions. They inhabit freshwater habitats such as