Barilius nelsoni

(Barilius nelsoni)

Description

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. It might be a junior synonym of Barilius radiolatus. It is named in honour of Joseph S. Nelson, American ichthyologist.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Actinopterygii
Order:Cypriniformes
Family:Cyprinidae
Genus:Barilius
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