in taxon carp black carp A species of cyprinid fish and the sole species of the genus *Mylopharyngodon*. It is native to lakes and rivers in East Asia, ranging from the Amur Basin, through China, to Vietnam. In China, black carp are the most highly esteemed and expensive foodfish among the four domestic fishes. itis:639618 CEC1993:341 Mylopharyngodon piceus black Chinese roach Mylopharyngodon piceus requires discussion