Opsarius 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 Opsarius radiolatus.[2] It is named in honour of Joseph S. Nelson, American ichthyologist.[3]

Opsarius nelsoni
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cypriniformes
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Opsarius
Species:
O. nelsoni
Binomial name
Opsarius nelsoni
(Barman, 1988)
Synonyms[1]

Barilius nelsoni Barman, 1988

References

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  1. ^ a b Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Opsarius nelsoni". FishBase. February 2024 version.
  2. ^ Eschmeyer, William N.; Fricke, Ron & van der Laan, Richard (eds.). "Barilius nelsoni". Catalog of Fishes. California Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
  3. ^ "Joseph S. Nelson". University of Alberta. 22 June 2012. Retrieved 19 May 2012.