| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Torinae |
| Max. size: |
25 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Periyar river and lake in Kerala, India. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits mountain streams, rivers and lakes (Ref. 41236). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 03 April 2010 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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