| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae |
| Max. size: |
4.66 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Mizoram, India. |
| Diagnosis: |
Pethia expletiforis can be distinguished from its congeners in the Chindwin-Irrawaddy and Ganga-Brahmaputra drainages by the combination of the following characters: complete lateral line; nine predorsal scales, 12 scales around caudal peduncle; ½4/1/3½ transverse scales; caudal peduncle with black blotch; and humeral mark and barbels absent (Ref. 94425). |
| 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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