Systomus orphoides
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| Systomus orphoides | |
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| Scientific classification Edit this classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cypriniformes |
| Family: | Cyprinidae |
| Genus: | Systomus |
| Species: | S. orphoides
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| Binomial name | |
| Systomus orphoides (Valenciennes, 1842)
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Systomus orphoides, is a species of cyprinid fish native to Southeast Asia. It can reach a length of 21 centimetres (8.3 in) SL.[2] It is closely related to, and maybe a synonym of, Systomus rubripinnis.
Sexual dimorphism
[edit | edit source]Adult males develop a more intense colour pattern than females and develop nuptial tubercles on the head in spawning condition.
Adult females tend to grow a little larger, are heavier-bodied, and less colourful.[3]
References
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