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Scientific Name | Schistura callichroma (Zhu & Wang, 1985) |
Common Name | |
Type Locality | Babianjiang River, 24°20'N, 100°10'E, Jingdong County, Yunnan Province, China. |
Pronunciation | shiss TOO rah |
Etymology | Schistura: Greek, schizein = to divide + Greek, oura = tail; an allusion to forked caudal fins. |
Species Information | |
Identification | The genus Schistura is the largest genus within the family Nemacheilidae, containing at present about 190 nominal species. They are typically found amongst stones in moderate to fast flowing streams and rivers in foothill to mountainous habitats. The distribution area of the genus stretches from the Near East through the Indian subcontinent until Vietnam and southern China. |
Habitat Information | |
Distribution | Asia: China and probably Viet Nam. Log in to view data on a map. |
IUCN Red List Category | Data Deficient, range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2011. |
Husbandry Information | |
Breeding Reports | There is no breeding report. |
Further Information | |
Reference | Acta Zootaxonomica Sinica v. 10 (no. 2), pp 214 [220], Figs. 13-17. |
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Last Update | 2022 Jan 29 01:13 (species record created: 2020 Nov 15 08:00) |