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Scientific Name | Schistura maculosa Lalronunga, Lalnuntluanga & Lalramliana, 2013 |
Common Name | |
Type Locality | Mizoram, Pharsih River, a tributary of Tuivai River (Barak drainage) in the vicinity of Kawlbem, Champhai District, 23°51'58''N, 93°17'20''E, India. |
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 | Indian waters, Mizoram State waters (click on these areas to find other species found there) Log in to view data on a map. |
IUCN Red List Category | Not Evaluated |
Husbandry Information | |
Breeding Reports | There is no breeding report. |
Further Information | |
Reference | Zootaxa 3718 (no. 6), pp 584, Figs. 1-3. |
Registered Keepers | There is no registered keeper. |
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Last Update | 2014 Nov 05 06:45 (species record created: 2013 Nov 01 05:45) |