noun
silver crucian carp; Carassius langsdorfii
A species of crucian carp native to Japan. Often used in scientific or fishing contexts.
ギンブナは日本の淡水魚の一種です。
The silver crucian carp is a type of Japanese freshwater fish.
この池にはギンブナがたくさん生息している。
Many silver crucian carp live in this pond.
フナ is the general term for crucian carp, while ギンブナ refers specifically to the silver crucian carp species.
Compound of 銀 (gin, 'silver') and 鮒 (funa, 'crucian carp'), referring to its silvery appearance.