Hypsibarbus pierrei (Sauvage, 1880)

Description


Has 4 horizontal scale rows between lateral line and mid-dorsal scale row at dorsal-fin origin; 5-8 gill rakers in lower limb of first arch (Ref. 12693). Has 15-19 serrae along posterior edge of last simple dorsal ray (Ref. 43281).

Taxonomic Hierarchy


Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Cypriniformes

Family: Cyprinidae

Genus: Hypsibarbus

Species: Hypsibarbus pierrei (Sauvage, 1880)

Climate Zone


  • Tropical
  • Location


    Biology


    Found in medium to large rivers. May grow to at least 30 cm.

    Habitat


    benthopelagic