Esomus metallicus
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cypriniformes |
| Family: | Danionidae |
| Subfamily: | Esominae |
| Genus: | Esomus |
| Species: | E. metallicus
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Esomus metallicus, sometimes known as striped flying barb[1] (although the common name is usually reserved for Esomus lineatus), is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Danionidae. This fish is found in Southeast Asia (Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Peninsular Malaysia), including the Salween, Mekong, and Chao Phraya river systems.[1][3] It is found in fresh and brackish water. It grows to 7.5 cm (3.0 in) standard length.[3]
Utilization
[edit]Esomus metallicus is used as food and is found in the aquarium trade.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Vidthayanon, C. (2012). "Esomus metallicus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012: e.T180828A1667156. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012-1.RLTS.T180828A1667156.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ Eschmeyer, William N.; Fricke, Ron & van der Laan, Richard (eds.). "Species in the genus Esomus". Catalog of Fishes. California Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
- ^ a b Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Esomus metallicus". FishBase. February 2022 version.
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