| Family: |
Ailiidae (Asian schilbeids) |
| Max. size: |
42 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Western Ghats, Kerala and Maharashtra in India. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found in freshwater and tidal rivers (Ref. 41236). Feed on the surface and water column; mainly on surface dwelling insects (Ref. 43629). Oviparous, eggs are unguarded (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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