| Family: |
Badidae (Chameleonfishes) |
| Max. size: |
5.7 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 3.8 g |
| Environment: |
pelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Manipur, India. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 16-18; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 6-10; Vertebrae: 30-31. A conspicuous black blotch covers the superficial part of the cleithrum above pectoral fin base. A black blotch between third and fourth dorsal spine and a mid-basal rounded black spot on caudal fin. Circumpenduncular scales 20; vertebrae 31; lateral row with 26-32 scales. Interorbital width 5.6-6.6% of SL. Body depth 25.9-29.2% of SL. Lower jaw slightly projecting. |
| Biology: |
Inhabits clear water montane streams (Ref. 52144). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 09 March 2010 (B1ab(ii,iii)+2ab(ii,iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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