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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
Conservation status
Endangered  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
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]

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Schismatorhynchos nukta es una especie de peces de la familia Cyprinidae en el orden de los Cypriniformes.

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