Barilius nelsoni
| Barilius nelsoni | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cypriniformes |
| Family: | Cyprinidae |
| Genus: | Barilius |
| Species: | B. nelsoni |
| Binomial name | |
| Barilius nelsoni Barman, 1988 | |
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 and 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.
- ↑ "Joseph S. Nelson". University of Alberta. 22 June 2012. Retrieved 19 May 2012.
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