Sikukia
Sign in to saveSikukia is a genus of freshwater ray-finned fishes belonging to the family Cyprinidae, the family which includes the carps, barbs and related fishes. This fishes in this genus are found in eastern Asia.
Species
GENUS
- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumChordata
- ClassTeleostei
- OrderCypriniformes
- FamilyCyprinidae
via GBIF
Museum specimens
- Specimen records
- 7
- Family
- Cyprinidae
- Collections
- UMMZ, TCWC, CAS
- Recorded in
- Thailand, Cambodia
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Sikukia is a genus of freshwater ray-finned fishes belonging to the family Cyprinidae, the family which includes the carps, barbs and related fishes. This fishes in this genus are found in eastern Asia.
Its genus name Sikukia refers to "Khlong Sikuk" (), also known as "Khwae Sikuk" (แควสีกุก, ), another name for the Noi River in Chai Nat Province, central Thailand, including areas in Bang Ban District of Ayutthaya Province. It was first discovered on November 26, 1931, by H.M. Smith.
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