Suvarna Garge (Editor)

Osteochilus microcephalus

Updated on
Edit
Like
Comment
Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare on Reddit
Kingdom
  
Family
  
Genus
  
Order
  
Phylum
  
Chordata

Rank
  
Species

Osteochilus microcephalus httpsuploadwikimediaorgwikipediacommonsthu

Similar
  
Osteochilus, Osteochilus waandersii, Osteochilus melanopleurus, Osteochilus schlegelii, Osteochilus spilurus

Osteochilus microcephalus is a cyprinid freshwater fish from Southeast Asia. Its common name is bonylip barb, although this name may also refer to Osteochilus vittatus.

Contents

Distribution and habitat

Osteochilus microcephalus is found in the Salween, Mae Klong, Chao Phraya, and Mekong River basins, as well as in Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, and Borneo. It inhabits lowland freshwater wetlands, canals, and other artificial habitats, and also moves into flooded forests, grasslands, and fields. It is locally common and fished in small-scale fisheries.

Description

Osteochilus microcephalus has a broad black mid-lateral stripe running to the caudal fin base. It grows to 24 cm (9.4 in) SL.

References

Osteochilus microcephalus Wikipedia


Similar Topics