False osman

 ( Schizopygopsis ) 

The false osman ( Schizopygopsis stolickai) is an Asian cyprinid freshwater fish living in the highlands of Afghanistan, southwestern China, Iran, northern India, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan and Tajikistan.

Young individuals and small adults live in shallow streams and pools, while large adults inhabit the main river and lakes. It grows to in total length.

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Etymology

The fish is named in honor of paleontologist Ferdinand Stoliczka (1838–1874), who collected the type specimen.

Categories: Schizopygopsis, Fish Of Afghanistan, Freshwater Fish Of China, Freshwater Fish Of India, Fish Of Iran, Fish Of Pakistan, Fauna Of Tibet, Taxa Named By Franz Steindachner, Fish Described In 1866

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