''Aspidoparia'' is a small genus of
cyprinid
Cyprinidae is a family of freshwater fish commonly called the carp or minnow family. It includes the carps, the true minnows, and relatives like the barbs and barbels. Cyprinidae is the largest and most diverse fish family and the largest verte ...
fishes that are found in
South Asia
South Asia is the southern subregion of Asia, which is defined in both geographical and ethno-cultural terms. The region consists of the countries of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.;;;;;;;; ...
. There are currently two recognized species in this genus.
Species
There are currently two recognized species in this genus.
In addition to these, ''
Cabdio morar'' was formerly included in ''Aspidoparia''.
* ''
Aspidoparia jaya''
( F. Hamilton, 1822) (Jaya)
* ''
Aspidoparia ukhrulensis''
Selim & Vishwanath, 2001
References
Danios
Fish of Asia
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