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Pristolepis marginata Jerdon, 1849 Malabar leaffish |
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| Family: | Pristolepididae (Mudperches) | |||
| Max. size: | 15 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Western Ghafs of Kerala in India. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 13-16; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-13; Anal spines: 3-4; Anal soft rays: 7-9 | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits clear and rapid streams. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 June 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||