Barilius shacra

Barilius shacra
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cypriniformes
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Barilius
Species: B. shacra
Binomial name
Barilius shacra
(F. Hamilton, 1822)[1]

Barilius shacra is a fish in genus Barilius of the family Cyprinidae.[2]

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. [3]

Taxonomy

The taxonomy of the Barilius shacra is as follows:

Size

The average length of Barilius shacra is about 100 – 130 mm.[4]

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. [4]

Location

The Barilius shacra is found in the following freshwater areas:

References

  1. Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2006). "Barilius shacra" in FishBase. April 2006 version.
  2. Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2006). "Barilius shacra" in FishBase. April 2006 version.
  3. 1 2 "Barilius shacra". International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
  4. 1 2 3 "Barilius shacra". Seriously Fish. Retrieved 28 January 2013.

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