Esomus metallicus

Esomus metallicus
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Actinopterygii
Order:Cypriniformes
Family:Cyprinidae
Subfamily:Danioninae
Genus:Esomus
Species: E. metallicus
Binomial name
Esomus metallicus
Ahl, 1923[2]

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

  1. 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 September 2016.
  2. Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2015). "Esomus metallicus" in FishBase. 12 2015 version.
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