👉 Coccosteid is a genus of freshwater fish in the family Tetrabrevisidae. These fish are commonly known as carp or carpids, and they belong to the freshwater carp family. The name "coccosteid" comes from their distinctive appearance, which resembles a coccidium fungus, often seen on aquatic plants. Coccostei is a term used in some scientific disciplines related to these fish. It refers to the group of freshwater fishes that are characterized by