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Systomus orphoides

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Systomus orphoides
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cypriniformes
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Systomus
Species:
S. orphoides
Binomial name
Systomus orphoides
(Valenciennes, 1842)
Synonyms[1]
  • Barbodes sarana orphoides (Valenciennes, 1842)
  • Barbus orphoides Valenciennes, 1842
  • Puntius orphoides (Valenciennes, 1842)
  • Puntius sarana orphoides (Valenciennes, 1842)

Systomus orphoides, is a species of cyprinid fish native to Southeast Asia. It can reach a length of 21 centimetres (8.3 in) SL.[2] It is closely related to, and maybe a synonym of, Systomus rubripinnis.

Sexual dimorphism

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Adult males develop a more intense colour pattern than females and develop nuptial tubercles on the head in spawning condition.

Adult females tend to grow a little larger, are heavier-bodied, and less colourful.[3]

ID plate according to Bleeker

References

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  1. ^ Bailly, Nicolas (2017). "Systomus orphoides (Valenciennes, 1842)". WoRMS. World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
  2. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Systomus orphoides". FishBase. July 2024 version.
  3. ^ "Systomus orphoides". Seriously Fish.