| Rectoris longifinus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cypriniformes |
| Family: | Cyprinidae |
| Genus: | Rectoris |
| Species: | R. longifinus |
| Binomial name | |
| Rectoris longifinus | |
Rectoris longifinus is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Cyprinidae, the family which includes the carps, barbs. minnows and related fishes. This species is endemic to Yunnan in China. [1] This species was first formally described) in 2002 from Zhoxi in Shilin County and said to be similar to R. posehensis , [2] however, other authors consider that this species is unlikely to be a member of the genus Rectoris and that it is generic placement awaits further study. [3]