Esomus metallicus

Esomus metallicus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
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[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]

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ a b c Cite error: The named reference FishBase was invoked but never defined (see the help page).