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Opsarius nelsoni

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Barilius nelsoni
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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

  1. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Barilius nelsoni". FishBase. October 2015 version.
  2. ^ Eschmeyer, W. N. and R. Fricke (eds) (2 November 2015). "Catalog of Fishes". California Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 23 November 2015. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  3. ^ "Joseph S. Nelson". University of Alberta. 22 June 2012. Retrieved 19 May 2012.