Luciobrama macrocephalus

(Luciobrama macrocephalus)

Description

Luciobrama macrocephalus, the long spiky-head carp , is a species of cyprinid fish that is found in China and Vietnam. It is the only member of its genus.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Actinopterygii

Order:Cypriniformes

Family:Cyprinidae

Genus:Luciobrama

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