| Family: |
Cobitidae (Spined loaches) |
| Max. size: |
38 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; pH range: 6.5 - 7; dH range: 5 |
| Distribution: |
Asia: India and Sri Lanka. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found usually in quiet, flowing waters with a sandy substrate. Feeds mainly on detritus, but also algae (Ref. 6028). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 July 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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