Spinibarbus hollandi Oshima, 1919 is a animal in the Cyprinidae family, order Cypriniformes, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

Photo of Spinibarbus hollandi Oshima, 1919 (Spinibarbus hollandi Oshima, 1919)
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Spinibarbus hollandi Oshima, 1919

Spinibarbus hollandi Oshima, 1919

Spinibarbus hollandi is an endemic Taiwanese cyprinid fish that grows to 60 cm, named for William J. Holland.

Family
Genus
Spinibarbus
Order
Cypriniformes
Class

About Spinibarbus hollandi Oshima, 1919

Spinibarbus hollandi is a cyprinid fish species that is endemic to Taiwan. This species reaches a maximum length of 60 centimeters (24 inches). It was named in honor of William J. Holland (1848–1932), a zoologist and paleontologist who served as Director of the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh. Oshima published the original description of this species in a journal issued by Holland's institution.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Chordata Cypriniformes Cyprinidae Spinibarbus

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