Puntius stigma (Valenciennes, 1844)

Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae
Max. size:  8.6 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: India.
Diagnosis:  Diagnostic characters include the following: absence of barbels; presence of a large deep black blotch at dorsal fin base; and 22-23 scales along lateral line (Ref. 104747).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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