Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Torinae |
Max. size: |
44 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 8,000.0 g |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Asia: Karnataka, India. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits deeper part of large streams and rivers along the base of ghats (Ref. 41236). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 17 March 2011 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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