HomeFish encyclopediaRay-finned fishesCarpsMinnows or carpsSharpray Sharpray (Capoetobrama kuschakewitschi kuschakewitschi) Scientific name: Capoetobrama kuschakewitschi kuschakewitschi Kessler, 1872 The Sharpray (Capoetobrama kuschakewitschi kuschakewitschi) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 16–20°C (61–68°F). Native range: Former USSR. Sharpray care at a glanceTemperature16–20°C (61–68°F) Species factsScientific nameCapoetobrama kuschakewitschi kuschakewitschiFamilyCyprinidae (Minnows or carps)OrderCypriniformes (Carps)ClassActinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)Maximum length21.0EnvironmentFreshwater; demersalClimateTemperateDistributionFormer USSR.Threat to humansHarmlessResilienceMedium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Fec=3,000-4,000) SourcesTaxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.Last updated 27 September 2026