False osman
# False osman

The false osman (Schizopygopsis stoliczkai) 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 34 cm (13 in) in total length.

## Etymology

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

