| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae |
| Max. size: |
15 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu in India. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal soft rays: 7-8 |
| Biology: |
Inhabits clear water streams and inundated paddy fields (Ref. 41236). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 26 August 2010 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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