| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Barbinae |
| Max. size: |
11 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Red Sea and Gulf of Aden drainage basins of Arabia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-12; Anal soft rays: 7-7 |
| Biology: |
It is locally consumed (Ref. 129076). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 April 2012 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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