Capoeta kaput

Capoeta kaput

Fish Feeding on Algae and Sponges

Tropical
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
West Asia
Tropical fish

Capoeta kaput is a species of algae eating scrapers discovered in 2019. Known locally as the Blue Aras scraper, this rare species prefers large rivers. It has not been evaluated by the IUCN yet but may need protection.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Minnows, Carps, and Loaches
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Capoeta
Water type: Freshwater