Schismatorhynchos nukta (Sykes, 1839)
Nukta
photo by Arshad-Ul-Alam, M.

Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Labeoninae
Max. size:  30 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Maharashtra and Karnataka in India.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs in large streams and rivers with sand and boulder bed (Ref. 41236).
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 16 September 2010 (A2acd+3cd) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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