Barilius nelsoni
Barilius nelsoni | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Cypriniformes |
Family: | Cyprinidae |
Genus: | Barilius |
Species: | B. nelsoni
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Binomial name | |
Barilius nelsoni , 1988
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Barilius nelsoni is a freshwater fish in the family Cyprinidae. It is endemic to India and inhabits clear, gravelly streams. It grows to 6.2 cm (2.4 in) TL.[1] It might be a junior synonym of Barilius radiolatus.[2] It is named in honour of Joseph S. Nelson, American ichthyologist.[3]
References[]
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2015). "Barilius nelsoni" in FishBase. October 2015 version.
- ^ Eschmeyer, W. N. and R. Fricke (eds) (2 November 2015). "Catalog of Fishes". California Academy of Sciences. Archived from the original on May 3, 2015. Retrieved 23 November 2015.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
- ^ "Joseph S. Nelson". University of Alberta. 22 June 2012. Retrieved 19 May 2012.
Categories:
- Barilius
- Freshwater fish of India
- Endemic fauna of India
- Fish described in 1988
- Cyprinidae stubs