Razorbelly minnow | |
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Salmostoma bacaila | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Cypriniformes |
Family: | Cyprinidae |
Subfamily: | Danioninae |
Genus: | Salmostoma Swainson, 1839 |
Type species | |
Cyprinus oblongus Swainson, 1839 | |
Species | |
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Synonyms | |
Salmophasia |
The razorbelly minnows are a group of fish in the genus Salmostoma found in southern Asia. They have been placed in the genus Salmophasia but this is regarded as a junior synonym of Salmostoma. [1]
There are currently 13 recognized species in this genus: [2]
Puntius is a genus of small freshwater fish in the family Cyprinidae native to South Asia and Mainland Southeast Asia, as well as Taiwan.
Labeo is a genus of carps in the family Cyprinidae. They are found in freshwater habitats in the tropics and subtropics of Africa and Asia.
Sardinella is a genus of fish in the family Clupeidae found in the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Ocean. They are abundant in warmer waters of the tropical and subtropical oceans. Adults are generally coastal, schooling, marine fish but juveniles are often found in lagoons and estuaries. These species are distinguished by their ranges and by specific body features, but they are often confused with one another. Fish of the genus have seven to 14 striped markings along the scales of the top of the head. The paddle-shaped supramaxilla bones are characteristic; they separate Sardinella from other genera and their shapes help distinguish species. They have paired predorsal scales and enlarged fin rays.
Osteobrama is a genus of cyprinid fish found in southern Asia consisting of eight species. The name is derived from the Greek word osteon, meaning "bone", and the Old French word breme, a type of freshwater fish.
Mystus is a genus of fish in the family Bagridae native to Asia. Phylogenetic relationships within this genus are poorly understood, though it has been suggested that there are two major lineages.
Barilius is a large genus of cyprinid freshwater fishes native to Asia. Four species in this genus have been described since 2012.
Cirrhinus is a genus of fish in the family Cyprinidae, the carps and minnows. Members of this genus are native to freshwater in South Asia, Indochina and southern China.
The silver razorbelly minnow Chela Maach in Bengali is a species of ray-finned fish in the carp family, Cyprinidae. It is native to India, where it occurs in many river systems. It has also been reported from Bangladesh.
The boopis razorbelly minnow is a species of cyprinid fish in the genus Salmostoma. It is widespread throughout the Western Ghats of India
The Hora razorbelly minnow or Hora's razorbelly minnow is a species of ray-finned fish in the genus Salmostoma.
The Novacula razorbelly minnow is a species of ray-finned fish in the genus Salmostoma.
The Orissa razorbelly minnow is a species of cyprinid fish in the genus Salmophasia.
The finescale razorbelly minnow is a species of ray-finned fish in the genus Salmostoma. It is a species of freshwater fish native to Bangladesh and throughout India. It lives in the lower reaches of various bodies of water including rivers, canals, ponds, and ditches. With a maximum length of only 12 centimetres (4.7 in), the fish is of little commercial or dietary value to humans.
The Punjab razorbelly minnow is a species of ray-finned fish in the genus Salmostoma.
The Sardinella razorbelly minnow is a species of ray-finned fish in the genus Salmostoma. It occurs in the lower reaches of rivers in India, Bangladesh and Myanmar.
The Mahanadi razorbelly minnow is a species of ray-finned fish in the genus Salmostoma.
The carplets (Amblypharyngodon) are a genus of fishes in the family Cyprinidae. They are up to 20 cm (7.9 in) in total length, and inhabit a wide range of slow-moving or stagnant freshwater habitats in South and Mainland Southeast Asia.