Taurus scraper

Capoeta caelestis

Tropical
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
West Asia
Fusiform
Medium
Tropical fish

Capoeta caelestis, the Taurus scraper, is a species of freshwater cyprinid fish endemic to southern Anatolia, Turkey. It has a max length of 19.6 cm (7.7 in) long. It is not widespread but inhabits many kinds of streams and habitats and is often quite abundant.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Minnows, Carps, and Loaches
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Capoeta
Maximum length: 19.6 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Asia: Göksu drainage in southern Anatolia, Turkey.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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