👉 Nycticleptes is a species of fish in the family Cyprinidae. It belongs to the genus Nycticleptes and is commonly known as the "fish with the largest eyes." This fish has a distinctive appearance due to its large, round eyes that are often referred to as "cyprinoid" or "cyprinoidal." The term "nyctile" refers to a small, round organ found on the surface of the eye.