Esomus metallicus

(Esomus metallicus)

Description

Esomus metallicus, sometimes known as striped flying barb (although the common name is usually reserved for Esomus lineatus), is a species of cyprinid found in the Mekong and the Chao Phraya river systems. It is found in fresh and brackish water.

Taxonomic tree:

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