| Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae |
| 7 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.5; dH range: 15 |
| Asia: India and Sri Lanka. |
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Differs from all other Indian Puntius in having 7 branched dorsal rays (vs. 8), a round dorsal spot at the base of dorsal rays 3-7 (vs. larger and oblong, and on base of rays 4-8 in Puntius dorsalis), and a spot at base of caudal (vs. on the caudal peduncle in Puntius dorsalis) (Ref. 26698). |
| Inhabits hill streams, lowland swamps and dry zone rivers and tanks. Feeds mainly on green algae and detritus (Ref. 4832). Popular for aquarium purposes (Ref. 44325). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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