False osman

Schizopygopsis stoliczkai

Tropical
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
South Asia
West Asia
Medium
Tropical fish

The false osman (Schizopygopsis stolickai) is an Asian cyprinid freshwater fish living in the highlands of Afghanistan, southwestern China, Iran, northern India, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan and Tajikistan. Young individuals and small adults live in shallow streams and pools, while large adults inhabit the main river and lakes. It grows to 34 cm (13 in) in total length.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Minnows, Carps, and Loaches
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Schizopygopsis
Maximum length: 34 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Asia: Afghanistan, Pakistan, India and Tibet (Ref. 41236 ). Reported from Iran (Ref. 39702 ).

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