| Family: |
Sisoridae (Sisorid catfishes), subfamily: Sisorinae |
| Max. size: |
12.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 8 |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Sikkim and Nepal Himalayas through Kumaon and Garhwal to Yumana basin in Himachal Pradesh, India. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits pool and run areas of mountain streams (Ref. 12045). Collected in a large river with high, turbid monsoon flow and with diverse substrate consisting of sand, mud, gravel, pebble, cobble, and boulders (Ref. 85713). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 13 October 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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