Barilius nelsoni
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
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

  1. โ†‘ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2015). "Barilius nelsoni" in FishBase. October 2015 version.
  2. โ†‘ 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. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  3. โ†‘ "Joseph S. Nelson". University of Alberta. 22 June 2012. Retrieved 19 May 2012.


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