Rasbora naggsi
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| Rasbora naggsi | |
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| Scientific classification Edit this classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cypriniformes |
| Family: | Danionidae |
| Subfamily: | Rasborinae |
| Genus: | Rasbora |
| Species: | R. naggsi
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| Binomial name | |
| Rasbora naggsi | |
Rasbora naggsi, also known as Naggsi rasbora or Naggsi's striped rasbora, is a minnow endemic to Sri Lanka.[1][3] The fish was discovered from a stream running across the Sabaragamuwa Campus in Belihul-Oya, Sri Lanka.[2]
Etymology
[edit | edit source]This species is named after the malacologist Fred Naggs.[2][4][a]
Description
[edit | edit source]Rasbora naggsi can grow to 7.7 cm (3.0 in) standard length.[3]
Habitat
[edit | edit source]Rasbora naggsi occurs in fast-flowing, shaded streams with boulders and sandy substratum.[1]
See also
[edit | edit source]Notes
[edit | edit source]- ^ Hence, the common names should logically be "Naggs rasbora" or "Naggs' striped rasbora", the "-i" in the specific name being a suffix used to indicate patronymy.
References
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