Systematic position (Nelson 2006) Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Cypriniformes (Carps) Family: Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps) Subfamily: Rasborinae (=Danioninae) Genus: Chela Species: C. cachius Synonyms Cachius atpar (Hamilton, 1822) Chela anastoma (Swainson, 1839) Chela atpar (Hamilton, 1822) Cyprinus