Nukta (Schismatorhynchos nukta)

Scientific name: Schismatorhynchos nukta Sykes, 1839

The Nukta (Schismatorhynchos nukta) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. Native range: Asia, Maharashtra and Karnataka in India.

Biology

Occurs in large streams and rivers with sand and boulder bed.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Schismatorhynchos nukta
Family
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
30.0
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Asia: Maharashtra and Karnataka in India.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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