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Taxon ID: 21,306 Total records: 39,143

Esomus danricus

Classification

Kingdom Animalia (COL)
Phylum Chordata (COL)
Class Actinopterygii (COL)
Order Cypriniformes (COL)
Family Cyprinidae (COL)

Taxonomy

Genus Esomus Reference
SubGenus Vernacular Name
Species danricus IUCN Threat Status-Year Least Concern, 2009
SubSpecies Nat'l Threat Status-Year Not Evaluated, 2000
Infraspecies Reason for Change
Infraspecies Rank CITES
Taxonomic Group Fish Native Status Native
Scientific Name Author (Hamilton, 1822) Country Distribution Myanmar
Citation Description Asia: Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bangladesh (Ref. 41236), Afghanistan (Ref. 41034), Sri Lanka (Ref. 6028) and Myanmar (Ref. 43640). Geographic Range [top] Range Description: E. danrica occurs in Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and throughout India. Countries occurrence: Native: Bangladesh; India; Myanmar; Nepal; Pakistan; Sri Lanka Range Map: Click here to open the map viewer and explore range. Population [top] Population: E. danrica is quite common throughout its range, particularly in the flood-prone areas of Chennai city. Current Population Trend: Stable Additional data: ?Population severely fragmented: No Habitat and Ecology [top] Habitat and Ecology: It is a benthopelagic species, usually found in ponds, tanks, ditches and canals. They are active fish that swim and feeds on insects close to the surface, and prefer well-aerated water. The species has also been found in brackish waters. Systems: Freshwater Use and Trade [top] Use and Trade: Due to its small size, it is of little interest as a food fish, however it is a popular aquarium fish. It is not known whether the species is captive bred for the aquarium trade. Threats [top] Major Threat(s): There are no threats currently known to be affecting this species. Conservation Actions [top] Conservation Actions: There are no conservation measures currently in place. Citation: Devi, R. & Boguskaya, N. 2009. Esomus danrica. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2009: e.T188105A8641542. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2009-2.RLTS.T188105A8641542.en. Downloaded on 10 May 2016. Disclaimer: To make use of this information, please check the . Feedback: If you see any errors or have any questions or suggestions on what is shown on this page, please provide us with feedback so that we can correct or extend the information provided
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Synonyms


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Cyprinus danrica Hamilton, 1822  ¦   Cyprinus jogia Hamilton, 1822  ¦   Cyprinus sutiha Hamilton, 1822  ¦   Esmous danricus (Hamilton, 1822)  ¦   Esomus dandrica (Hamilton, 1822)  ¦   Esomus danrica (Hamiton, 1822)  ¦   Esomus danrica grahami (Chaudhuri, 1912)  ¦   Esomus danricus jabalpurensis Rao & Sharma, 1972  ¦   Esomus daurica (Hamiton, 1822)  ¦   Esomus jogia (Hamilton, 1822)  ¦   Esomus lineatus Ahl, 1923  ¦   Esomus malabaricus (non Day, 1867)  ¦   Esomus manipurenis (non Tilak & Jain, 1990)  ¦   Esomus sutiha (Hamilton, 1822)  ¦   Esomus vittatus (Swainson, 1839)  ¦   Leuciscus vittatus Swainson, 1839  ¦   Nuria danrica (Hamiton, 1822)  ¦   Nuria danrica grahami Chaudhuri, 1912  ¦   Nuria thermophilos (McClelland, 1839)  ¦   Perilampus macrouru McClelland, 1839  ¦   Perilampus macrourus McClelland, 1839  ¦   Perilampus recurvirostris McClelland, 1839  ¦   Perilampus thermophilus McClelland, 1839  ¦  
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Species Record Updated By: Carlos Aurelio Callangan