Poropuntius kontumensis

(Poropuntius kontumensis)

Description

Poropuntius kontumensis is a species of ray-finned fish in the genus Poropuntius. This species is native to Cambodia and Viet Nam. Its species named after Kontum.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Actinopterygii

Order:Cypriniformes

Family:Cyprinidae

Genus:Poropuntius

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