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Opsarius canarensis Jerdon, 1849

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Common names: Bilcha, Jerdon's baril, Pavukan
Occurrence: endemic
Salinity: freshwater
Abundance: | Ref:
Importance: of no interest | Ref:
Aquaculture: | Ref:
Regulations: | Ref:
Uses: no uses
Comments: Known from Karnataka and Kerala of the Western Ghats (Ref. 4832). Recorded from Netravathi River in south Canara (south-western Karnataka) but probably occurs through a wider range in the south Karnataka and north Kerala regions (Ref. 100448). Endangered (Ref. 41236). Also Ref. 45255. Status of threat: Data deficient (Ref. 50614).
National Checklist:
Country Information: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/in.html
National Fisheries Authority:
Occurrences: Occurrences Point map
Main Ref: Menon, A.G.K., 1999
National Database:

Common names from other countries

Jerdon's baril, 印度真马口波鱼, Karnataka bariil, ... more

Classification / Names Nomi Comuni | Sinonimi | Catalog of Fishes(Genere, Specie) | ITIS | CoL | WoRMS | Cloffa

> Cypriniformes (Carps) > Danionidae (Danios) > Chedrinae
Etymology:   More on author: Jerdon.

Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range Ecologia

; acqua dolce benthopelagico.   Tropical

Distribuzione Stati | Aree FAO | Ecosystems | Presenze |
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