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<i>Opsarius nelsoni</i>

Opsarius nelsoni

Species of fish

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]

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References

  1. [1]
    Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2024). "Opsarius nelsoni" in FishBase. February 2024 version.
  2. [2]
    Eschmeyer, William N.; Fricke, Ron & van der Laan, Richard (eds.). "Barilius nelsoni". Catalog of Fishes. California Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
  3. [3]
    "Joseph S. Nelson". University of Alberta. 22 June 2012. Retrieved 19 May 2012.


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