Oreichthys duospilus

Oreichthys duospilus

Three Point One Centimeters Carp of Asian Waters

Tropical
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
South Asia
Fusiform
Small
Tropical fish

Oreichthys duospilus is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Cyprinidae, the family which includes the carps, barbs and related fishes. This fish is endemic to India where it is found in the darianges of the Krishna and Sharavati rivers in the states of Maharashtra and Karnataka. This species has a maximum standard length of 3.1 cm (1.2 in).

Class: Teleosts
Order: Minnows, Carps, and Loaches
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Oreichthys
Maximum length: 3.1 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Asia: Linganamakki reservoir in the Sharavati river Basin in Karnataka and streams in Agumbe, Shimoga, Karnataka, India.

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