| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Torinae |
| Max. size: |
60 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater, potamodromous |
| Distribution: |
Asia: India. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits fast flowing rivers and streams in forest areas (Ref. 41236). Reported to attain 60 cm TL, but the only known specimen is 23.5 cm from Nelambur in Madras Museum (Ref. 41236). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 01 July 2010 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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