| Procypris | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cypriniformes |
| Family: | Cyprinidae |
| Genus: | Procypris S. Y. Lin, 1933 |
| Type species | |
| Procypris merus Lin, 1933 | |
| Synonyms | |
ParaprocyprisFang, 1936 | |
Procypris is a genus of cyprinid fish that is found in eastern Asia. There are currently two recognized species in this genus.
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