Esomus metallicus
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cypriniformes |
| Family: | Cyprinidae |
| Subfamily: | Danioninae |
| Genus: | Esomus |
| Species: | E. metallicus
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Esomus metallicus, sometimes known as striped flying barb (although the common name is usually reserved for Esomus lineatus), is a species of cyprinid found in the Mekong and the Chao Phraya river systems. It is found in fresh and brackish water.
Utilization[]
- Fishery: Trade
- Aquarium: Trade
References[]
- ^ Vidthayanon, C. (2012). "Esomus metallicus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012: e.T180828A1667156. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012-1.RLTS.T180828A1667156.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2015). "Esomus metallicus" in FishBase. 12 2015 version.
Categories:
- IUCN Red List least concern species
- Fish of Thailand
- Fish described in 1923
- Esomus