Psilorhynchus maculatus
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Taxonavigation: Cyprinoidei |
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Superregnum: Eukaryota |
Familia: Psilorhynchidae
Genus: Psilorhynchus
Species: Psilorhynchus maculatus
Name[edit]
Psilorhynchus maculatus Shangningam & Vishwanath, 2013
Type locality: India, Manipur state, Ukhrul District, Challou River at Poi Village, 3545 ft above sea level, 25°17'03.93"N, 94°31'42.62"E [1].
Etymology: The specific epithet is derived from Latin maculatus (= spot, stain), with reference to the black blotches on the body and caudal fin.
References[edit]
- Shangningam, B. & Vishwanath, W.; 2013: Psilorhynchus maculatus, a new species of torrent minnow from the Chindwin basin, Manipur, India (Teleostei: Psilorhynchidae). Ichthyological Exploration of Freshwaters, 24 (1): 57–62.