| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae |
| Max. size: |
5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish; pH range: 6 - 6.5; dH range: 8 - 15 |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Pakistan, India and Sri Lanka. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occurs in ponds, streams and lakes in plains (Ref. 41236). Often found in rice fields. Enters brackish water. Feeds mainly on filamentous algae and blue-green algae (Ref. 6028). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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