Pethia canius

(Pethia canius)

Description

Pethia canius is a species of cyprinid fish native to India where it is found in sluggish streams in West Bengal, India. This species can reach a length of 3.0 centimetres (1.2 in) SL.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Actinopterygii

Order:Cypriniformes

Family:Cyprinidae

Genus:Pethia

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