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Diagnostic Description

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Jaws of about equal length in front; maxilla reaching below anterior margin of orbit; 2/3rd suborbital half as wide as uncovered part of cheek below; dorsal midway between anterior margin of orbit and caudal base; 4-6 outer pectoral rays strong; about seven rows of scales between lateral line and base of pelvic fin; predorsal scales 25 scales; about 13 bluish spots along side of back; about 12 incomplete bars go from back downwards towards lateral line; and a dark bar along upper 3rd of dorsal fin (Ref. 93114).
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Morphology

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Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Analspines: 2; Analsoft rays: 8
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Biology

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Found in rivers and streams (Ref. 4832). Collected in large river with diverse substrate consisting of sand, mud, gravel, pebble, cobble, and boulders (Ref. 85713).
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Importance

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Barilius shacra

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Barilius shacra is a fish in genus Barilius of the family Cyprinidae.

Biology

The Barilius shacra is not recorded to be in any threat to become an endangered species and is considered to be the least concern.

Size

The average length of Barilius shacra is about 100 – 130 mm.[3]

Feeding

The Barilius shacra is considered to be a surface-feeder who preys on insects that fly and other small fishes and benthic invertebrates. When this species is kept in an aquarium, they are not picky about what they eat and will accept most food given to them.[3]

Location

The Barilius shacra is found in the following freshwater areas:

  • Kosi/Koshi River
  • Ganges River
  • Himalayas
  • Nepal
  • Padma River
  • Bangladesh[3]

References

  1. ^ Vishwanath, W. (2010). "Barilius shacra". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T166561A6237014. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-4.RLTS.T166561A6237014.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2006). "Barilius shacra" in FishBase. April 2006 version.
  3. ^ a b c "Barilius shacra". Seriously Fish. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
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Barilius shacra: Brief Summary

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Barilius shacra is a fish in genus Barilius of the family Cyprinidae.

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