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]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cypriniformes |
| Family: | Cyprinidae |
| Genus: | Schismatorhynchos |
| Species: | S. nukta
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| Schismatorhynchos nukta (Sykes, 1839)
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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
edit- ^ a b c d e 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.
- ^ a b Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Schismatorhynchos nukta". FishBase. December 2019 version.
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