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 | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Cypriniformes |
Family: | Cyprinidae |
Genus: | Opsarius |
Species: | O. nelsoni
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Binomial name | |
Opsarius nelsoni (Barman, 1988)
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Synonyms[1] | |
Barilius nelsoni Barman, 1988 |
References
edit- ^ a b Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Opsarius nelsoni". FishBase. February 2024 version.
- ^ Eschmeyer, William N.; Fricke, Ron & van der Laan, Richard (eds.). "Barilius nelsoni". Catalog of Fishes. California Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
- ^ "Joseph S. Nelson". University of Alberta. 22 June 2012. Retrieved 19 May 2012.