Nematabramis alestes

(Nematabramis alestes)

Description

Nematabramis alestes is a species of cyprinid found in Zamboanga, Basilan, Palawan, and Busuanga in the Philippines. It belongs to the genus Nematabramis. It reaches up to 10.1 cm (4.0 in) in length.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Actinopterygii

Order:Cypriniformes

Family:Cyprinidae

Genus:Nematabramis

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