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Scientific Name | Dawkinsia arulius (Jerdon, 1849) |
Common Names | Arulius Barb Dreibandbarbe (Germany), Longfin Barb, Silas Barb, Tambraparni Barb, Tamiraparani Barb, Vimpeltetra (Sweden) |
Type Locality | Cavery River at Seringapatam [Shrirangapathna], India. |
Synonym(s) | Puntius arulius |
Etymology | Dawkinsia are named for Richard Dawkins, for his contribution to the public understanding of science and, in particular, of evolutionary science. |
Species Information | |
Size | 120mm or 4.7" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
Habitat Information | |
Distribution | Asia: Cauvery basin in India. Formerly classified as critically endangered in the 2000 IUCN red list of threatened species. Indian waters, Kaveri (click on these areas to find other species found there) Log in to view data on a map. |
IUCN Red List Category | Endangered, range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2010. |
Husbandry Information | |
Breeding Reports | There is no breeding report. |
Further Information | |
Reference | Madras Journal of Literature and Science v. 15 (pt 2), pp 317. |
Registered Keepers | There is no registered keeper. |
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Last Update | 2020 Oct 27 12:45 (species record created: 2011 Oct 18 22:17) |