Waikhomia hira
Waikhomia hira is a freshwater fish species found mainly in the Western Ghats of the Indian subcontinent.
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Scientific classification 
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| Unrecognized taxon (fix): | Smiliogastrinae |
| Genus: | Waikhomia |
| Species: | W. hira
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| Waikhomia hira | |
The genus "Waikhomia" is named after the Manipuri taxonomist, Waikhom Vishwanath, of Manipur University. The specific name "hira" means diamond.[2][3][4][5]
References
- ↑ Eschmeyer, William N.; Fricke, Ron & van der Laan, Richard (eds.). "Species in the genus Wikhomia". Catalog of Fishes. California Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
- ↑ "New genus of freshwater fish found in Maharashtra named after Manipur professor". July 2020.
- ↑ "New freshwater fish species discovered from Western Ghats". July 2020.
- ↑ "New fish species in Maharashtra named after Manipur professor". 3 July 2020. Archived from the original on 2 March 2021. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
- ↑ "Waikhomia Hira: New freshwater fish species discovered in regions alon".
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