| Family: |
Danionidae (Danios), subfamily: Chedrinae |
| Max. size: |
5.85 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: India. |
| Diagnosis: |
Opsarius maculatus can be distinguished from Barilius ardens, B. canarensis, B. malabaricus and B. bakeri by having 7½ branched dorsal-fin rays (vs. 10½-11½) and a body-depth about 5 times in standard length (vs. 3) (Ref. 100448). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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