Opsarius lairokensis | |
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Conservation status | |
Near Threatened (IUCN 3.1) | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Cypriniformes |
Family: | Cyprinidae |
Genus: | Opsarius |
Species: | O. lairokensis |
Binomial name | |
Opsarius lairokensis Arunkumar & Tombi Singh, 2000 | |
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.
References
- ^ 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.
- Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Opsarius lairokensis". FishBase.
Taxon identifiers | |
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Barilius lairokensis |
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