Opsarius lairokensis

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Opsarius lairokensis
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cypriniformes
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Opsarius
Species:
O. lairokensis
Binomial name
Opsarius lairokensis
Synonyms

Barilius lairokensis

Opsarius lairokensis is a fish in genus Opsarius of the family Cyprinidae.

It is endemic to the Chindwin basin, Manipur, India in the region of Moreh, a booming township. As it has not been collected since initial description, it is assumed to be at risk from human activities. The specific name alludes to Lairok Maru, the stream which is the type locality. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Vishwanath, W. (2010). "Barilius lairokensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2010: e.T168302A6477827. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-4.RLTS.T168302A6477827.en . Retrieved 13 January 2018.
  2. ↑ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Opsarius lairokensis". FishBase .


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