| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae |
| Max. size: |
4.46 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: India. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal soft rays: 8-8. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: complete lateral line with 25-27 pored scales, deep body (depth 31.5%-35.7%SL), 13 branched pectoral-fin rays, 5-5½ branched anal-fin rays, 14 rows of papillae on suborbital, ½3/1/2½ scale rows in transverse line on body, black blotch on caudal fin base present and in the coloration of dorsal, caudal, and anal fins (Ref. 137587). |
| Biology: |
This species inhabits streams with shallow and clear water, a substrate composed of sand, gravel, pebbles, and small boulders bordered by riparian vegetation (Ref. 137587). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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