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Bhavania australis (Jerdon, 1849) Western Ghat loach |
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photo by
A. Biju Kumar |
| Family: | Balitoridae (River loaches) | |||
| Max. size: | 9 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala in Western Ghats, India. Endangered (Ref. 44149). | |||
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| Biology: | Found in turbulent and clear water streams (Ref. 41236, 44151). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 October 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||