Plioplatecarpinae

Plioplatecarpinae is a subfamily of the family Cyprinidae, which includes the carp and minnows. This subfamily is characterized by its distinctive body shape and the presence of a single row of teeth on the upper jaw. The teeth are small and conical, and they are used for crushing food. Plioplatecarpinae is found in freshwater habitats in Asia, including rivers, lakes, and ponds. The subfamily includes several genera, such as Plioplatecarpus, which is the type genus, and Pseudoplatystoma. The species in this subfamily are typically small to medium-sized, with a maximum length of around 30 centimeters. They are omnivorous, feeding on a variety of aquatic plants and small animals. Plioplatecarpinae is of interest to ichthyologists due to its unique dental structure and the evolutionary insights it provides into the development of the Cyprinidae family.