Phylogenetic relationships of the algae scraping cyprinid genus Capoeta (Teleostei: Cyprinidae)

► Twenty Asian algae eating fish species of the genus Capoeta form monophyletic lineage. ► Despite monophyly Capoeta nests inside the Luciobarbus clade due to polyploid origination. ► The phylogenetic organization of Capoeta is composed of three main clades.