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Canthophrys gongota (Hamilton, 1822) Gongota loach |
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| Family: | Cobitidae (Spined loaches) | |||
| Max. size: | 13.3 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 17.9 g | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: India and Bangladesh (Ref. 4832). Reported from Nepal (Ref. 6351). | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits streams and rivers (Ref. 1479). Occurs in shallow slow-moving streams with sandy, muddy or gravelly bottom (Ref. 41236). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 06 October 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||