| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae |
| Max. size: |
3.01 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: West Bengal, India. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal soft rays: 8-8. This species can be diagnosed from all congeners by the combination of the following characters: lateral line incomplete, with 3-4 pored scales; 20-21+1 scales in the lateral series, ½4/1/2 scales in transverse line on body; 8 predorsal scales; last unbranched dorsal-fin ray strong, curved, serrated, with 24-27 large, curved serrae on posterior margin; barbels absent; a broad black band around caudal peduncle covering scales 17-19 of longitudinal series. Three diffuse black blotches on body, first behind opercle, second below dorsal-fin origin, third above anal-fin origin. Black spots at base and root of dorsal, anal and pelvic fins (Ref. 94011). |
| 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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