Family: |
Danionidae (Danios), subfamily: Danioninae |
Max. size: |
10 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 5 - 19 |
Distribution: |
Asia: Pakistan, India, Nepal and Bangladesh (Ref. 4832). Reported from Afghanistan (Ref. 41034). |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits rivers, canals, ponds, beels and inundated fields (Ref. 1479). Feeds on worms, small crustaceans and insects (Ref. 7020). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 January 2010 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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