Biology:Schismatorhynchos nukta

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Short description: Species of cyprinid

Schismatorhynchos nukta
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cypriniformes
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Schismatorhynchos
Species:
S. nukta
Binomial name
Schismatorhynchos nukta
(Sykes, 1839)
Synonyms
  • Cyprinus nukta Sykes, 1839
  • (Sykes, 1839) Labeo nukta

Schismatorhynchos nukta is a species of cyprinid fish, also known as nukta.[1][2] It inhabits Krishna and Kaveri river systems in the states of Maharashta, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.[1] It is found in large streams and rivers with sand and boulder bed. It grows to 30 cm (12 in) total length.[1][2]

Schismatorhynchos nukta is threatened by heavy fishing pressure and ecosystem degradation. It is becoming a rare species and has already disappeared from parts of its range.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Dahanukar, N. (2011). "Schismatorhynchos nukta". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2011: e.T165548A6062907. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-1.RLTS.T165548A6062907.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/165548/6062907. Retrieved 20 November 2021. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2019). "Schismatorhynchos nukta" in FishBase. December 2019 version.

Wikidata ☰ Q5854015 entry