| Bangana nukta | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Species: | Template:Taxonomy/BanganaB. nukta
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| Template:Taxonomy/BanganaBangana nukta (Sykes, 1839)
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Bangana nukta is a species of cyprinid fish, also known as nukta.[1][2] It inhabits Krishna and Kaveri river systems in the states of Maharashtra, 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]
Bangana 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 | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 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.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Template:FishBase