9 observations
Caspian Khutum
Rutilus kutum
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Cypriniformes ›Family: Leuciscidae ›Genus: Rutilus
About
The Caspian kutum (Rutilus kutum) or Caspian white fish is a member of the family Cyprinidae from brackish water habitats of the Caspian Sea and from its freshwater tributaries. It is typically a medium-sized fish, reaching 45–55 cm in length, rarely 70 cm, and weighing up to 4.00 kg, rarely 5.00 kg. It used to be very common and was harvested commercially. The population seems to have collapsed due to overfishing and marine pollution. Its flesh and roe are enjoyed
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Caspian Khutum is Rutilus kutum.
- Caspian Khutum belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Caspian Khutum belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Caspian Khutum belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Caspian Khutum belongs to the order Cypriniformes.
- Caspian Khutum belongs to the family Leuciscidae.
- Caspian Khutum belongs to the genus Rutilus.