Introduction
- 185 species, 93 Genera, 31 families and 11 orders (2001) in Nepal.
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Order |
Examples |
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1. Anguillifornes |
Abguilla bengalensis |
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2. Beloniformes |
Xanenthodon cancila (kanwa macha) |
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3. Cypriniformes |
Labeo rohita (Rohu) |
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4. Clupeiformes |
Setipinna phasa |
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5. Cyprinodontoformes |
Gombusia spp. |
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6. Osteglossiformes |
Notopterus chitala |
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7. Perciformes |
Anabas spp. |
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8. Siluiriformes |
Mystus spp. |
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9. Synbranchiformes |
Monopterous cuchia |
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10. Tetradontiformes |
Tetradon spp. |
- Lateral line system is formed of neuromasts (group of sensory cells).
Fins
- Paired fins: Pectoral and Pelvic
- Median / Unpaired : Caudal and Dorsal.
- Actually, there are 5 pairs of arches but only 4 bear gills
- Complete gill is known as holobranches. (Eg: Rohu).