The espei rasbora, or lambchop rasbora (Trigonostigma espei) is a species of ray-finned fish in the genus Trigonostigma. It is named after the dark band that appears like a lamb chop along its body.[3]
Trigonostigma espei | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Cypriniformes |
Family: | Cyprinidae |
Subfamily: | Danioninae |
Genus: | Trigonostigma |
Species: | T. espei
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Binomial name | |
Trigonostigma espei | |
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The species is predominantly found in Thailand and Cambodia, with a population additionally known to occur on the island of Phú Quốc in Vietnam.[3]
References
edit- ^ Vidthayanon, C. (2012). "Trigonostigma espei". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012: e.T188094A1853376. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012-1.RLTS.T188094A1853376.en. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Trigonostigma espei". FishBase.
- ^ a b "Trigonostigma espei – Lambchop Rasbora — Seriously Fish". Retrieved 2023-01-02.