Scaphognathops theunensis
| Scaphognathops theunensis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cypriniformes |
| Family: | Cyprinidae |
| Genus: | Scaphognathops |
| Species: | S. theunensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Scaphognathops theunensis Kottelat, 1998
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Scaphognathops theunensis is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Cyprinidae, the family which includes the carps, barbs and related fishes.[2] This species is classified by the IUCN as Critically Endangered, being endemic to the upper parts of the Nam Kading basin in Laos where it occurs in the middle and lower Nam Theun and the Nam Gnouang rivers. It needs flowing water and is threatened by the creation of reservoirs which have been created on the rivers this species is found in.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Kottelat, M. (2011). "Scaphognathops theunensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T180779A7651615. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-1.RLTS.T180779A7651615.en. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ Eschmeyer, William N.; Fricke, Ron & van der Laan, Richard (eds.). "Species in the genus Scaphognathops". Catalog of Fishes. California Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
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