Barilius shacra
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| Barilius shacra (F. Hamilton, 1822)[1]
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Barilius shacra is a fish in genus Barilius of the family Cyprinidae.[2]
Biology
The Barilius shacra is not recorded to be in any threat to become an endangered species and is considered to be the least concern. [3]
Taxonomy
The taxonomy of the Barilius shacra is as follows:
- Kingdom-Animalia
- Phylum-Chordata
- Class-Actinopterygii
- Order-Cypriniformes
- Family-Cyprinidae[3]
Size
The average length of Barilius shacra is about 100 – 130 mm.[4]
Feeding
The Barilius shacra is considered to be a surface-feeder who preys on insects that fly and other small fishes and benthic invertebrates. When this species is kept in an aquarium, they are not picky about what they eat and will accept most food given to them. [4]
Location
The Barilius shacra is found in the following freshwater areas:
- Kosi/Koshi River
- Ganges River
- Himalayas
- Nepal
- Padma River
- Bangladesh[4]
References
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2006). "Barilius shacra" in FishBase. April 2006 version.
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2006). "Barilius shacra" in FishBase. April 2006 version.
- ^ a b "Barilius shacra". International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
- ^ a b c "Barilius shacra". Seriously Fish. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
External links
- Froese, Rainer, and Daniel Pauly, eds. (2006). Barilius shacra in FishBase. April 2006 version.
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