Family: |
Danionidae (Danios), subfamily: Danioninae |
Max. size: |
9.6 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 9.9 g |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish; pH range: 6.80000019073486 - 7.5; dH range: 6 - 12 |
Distribution: |
Asia: Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Myanmar. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits ponds, ditches and rivers in plains and submontane regions (Ref. 41236). Breeds freely in ponds, tanks and small streams. Utilized also as larvicidal fish (Ref. 4832). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 March 2010 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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