Rama (fish)
Appearance
Rama | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Siluriformes |
Family: | Bagridae |
Genus: | Rama Bleeker, 1858 |
Rama is a genus of bagrid catfish native to India.
Taxonomy
[edit]According to the Catalog of Fishes, two species are recognized:[1]
- Rama chandramara (Hamilton, 1822)
- Rama rama (Hamilton, 1822)
Some authorities list R. chandramara as Chandramara chandramara, making both genera monotypic.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Eschmeyer, William N.; Fricke, Ron & van der Laan, Richard (eds.). "Species in the genus Rama". Catalog of Fishes. California Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
- ^ Ng, H.H. (2010). "Chandramara chandramara". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T166406A6202203. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-4.RLTS.T166406A6202203.en. Retrieved 1 February 2024.