| Family: |
Danionidae (Danios), subfamily: Chedrinae |
| Max. size: |
20 cm NG (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 8 |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Thailand. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-11; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 10-12. Jaws short; scales fairly deciduous. No barbels. |
| Biology: |
Found in streams and ponds in plains and mountainous regions (Ref. 41236). Oviparous (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 October 2009 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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