| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Labeoninae |
| Max. size: |
6.37 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: India. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal soft rays: 5-5. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: black spot located on the principal ray and first three branched rays of the dorsal (upper) lobe distal part, as well as a black submarginal V-shaped band on the principal ray and whole branched rays of the ventral (lower) lobe of caudal fin; snout with a weakly-developed proboscis, with no transverse groove or transverse lobe, and with 10-12 small tubercles on anterodorsal marginal aspect; 34 lateral-line scales including two pored scales on caudal fin; scales on chest absent and poorly developed scales on belly present; and snout 34-35 % HL (Ref. 137591). |
| Biology: |
This species inhabits a clear pool-riffle river characterized by slow-flowing water, substrate composed of gravel, cobbles, boulders, sand, and clay particles, and riparian zones dominated by bushes, shrubs and trees (Ref. 137591). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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