Sikukia


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", 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.

Species

Sikukia has the following species classified within it:Sikukia flavicaudata X. L. Chu & Y. R. Chen, 1987Sikukia gudgeri Sikukia longibarbata Z. Y. Li, Y. R. Chen, J. X. Yang & X. Y. Chen, 1998Sikukia stejnegeri H. M. Smith, 1931