Aphyocypris

Aphyocypris
Aphyocypris chinensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cypriniformes
Family: Xenocyprididae
Genus: Aphyocypris
Günther, 1868[1]
Type species
Aphyocypris chinensis
Günther, 1868[1]
Synonyms[1]
  • Aphyocyprioides Tang, 1942
  • Caraspius Nichols, 1925
  • Fusania Jordan & Starks, 1905
  • Nicholsicypris Chu, 1935
  • Pararasbora Regan, 1908
  • Phoxiscus Ōshima 1919
  • Yaoshanicus Lin, 1931

Aphyocypris is a genus of freshwater ray-finned fishes belonging to the family Xenocyprididae. This genus has eight valid species, all of which are restricted to East Asia.

Species

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These are the currently recognized species in this genus:[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Eschmeyer, William N.; Fricke, Ron & van der Laan, Richard (eds.). "Genera in the family Xenocyprididae". Catalog of Fishes. California Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 19 January 2025.
  2. ^ Eschmeyer, William N.; Fricke, Ron & van der Laan, Richard (eds.). "Species in the genus Aphyocypris". Catalog of Fishes. California Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 19 January 2025.