Esomus metallicus
Appearance
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Cypriniformes |
Family: | Cyprinidae |
Subfamily: | Danioninae |
Genus: | Esomus |
Species: | E. metallicus
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Binomial name | |
Esomus metallicus |
Esomus metallicus, sometimes known as striped flying barb[1] (although the common name is usually reserved for Esomus lineatus), is a species of cyprinid found in Southeast Asia (Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Peninsular Malaysia), including the Salween, Mekong, and Chao Phraya river systems.[1][2] It is found in fresh and brackish water. It grows to 7.5 cm (3.0 in) standard length.[2]
Utilization
[edit]- Fishery: Trade
- Aquarium: Trade
References
[edit]- ^ a b c 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.
- ^ a b c Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2022). "Esomus metallicus" in FishBase. February 2022 version.