Schismatorhynchos 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
Scientific classification Edit this classification
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
  • Labeo nukta (Sykes, 1839)

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. Dahanukar, N. (2011). "Schismatorhynchos nukta". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T165548A6062907. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-1.RLTS.T165548A6062907.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2019). "Schismatorhynchos nukta" in FishBase. December 2019 version.


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