| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Barbinae |
| Max. size: |
20 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: India and upper Myanmar. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 4-4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20-21; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 7-7. Last dorsal spine osseous and serrated posteriorly; dorsal and pelvic fin rays branched; 14-15 predorsal scales; several open pores on either side of snout (Ref. 42977). |
| Biology: |
A rare species (Ref. 4832). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 10 October 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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