| Lepidopygopsis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| : | [[Template:Taxonomy/Lepidopygopsis]] B. S. Raj, 1941[3] |
| Species: | Template:Taxonomy/LepidopygopsisL. typus
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| Template:Taxonomy/LepidopygopsisLepidopygopsis typus B. S. Raj, 1941[2]
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Lepidopygopsis is a monospecific genus of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Cyprinidae, which includes the carps, barbs and related fishes. The only species in the genus is the peninsular hill trout (Lepidopygopsis typus),[2] a species endemic to India, where it is restricted to the Periyar River and lake system in Kerala.[4]
The International Union for Conservation of Nature classifies this as an endangered species, stating that it is threatened by invasive fish species, pollution and a dam.[1]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Raghavan, R. & Ali, A. (2011). "Lepidopygopsis typus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011 e.T172507A6905893. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-1.RLTS.T172507A6905893.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Template:Cof genus
- ↑ Template:Cof family
- ↑ Template:FishBase