| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae |
| Max. size: |
3.4 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: India. |
| Diagnosis: |
Vertebrae: 27-28. This species is distinguished from its congeners of Pethia by the following set of characters: small body-size (30.1-34.0 mm SL); incomplete lateral line, lateral line pored scales 6-7; predorsal scales 8-9; last simple dorsal-fin ray osseous and serrated posteriorly with 16-18 serrae; circumpeduncular scales 12; a distinct black caudal spot encompassing the 17th-19th lateral line scale (Ref. 121779). |
| 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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