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The Brown scraper (Capoeta fusca) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows up to 13 cm.
Description
The brown scraper is a cyprinid (Cyprinidae) from West Asia. The species has an elongate, brownish body and an inferior mouth with a horny edge with which it scrapes algae from stones. It inhabits streams, springs and qanats of the endorheic inland basins of eastern Iran. It feeds mainly on growth, algae, diatoms and small bottom animals. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Brown scraper?
The Brown scraper has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern. Horny lower jaw for rasping algae off stones; cyprinid of endorheic basins in Iran.
Where does the Brown scraper live?
The Brown scraper lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. Western Asia; streams and springs of inland basins in Iran.
How big does the Brown scraper get?
The Brown scraper grows to a maximum of about 13 cm.
Is the Brown scraper dangerous to humans?
No, the Brown scraper is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Brown scraper edible?
The Brown scraper is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Capoeta
More from the family Cyprinidae
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