Proeutropiichthys taakree (Sykes, 1839) |
Family: | Ailiidae (Asian schilbeids) | |||
Max. size: | 42 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
Distribution: | Asia: Western Ghats, Kerala and Maharashtra in India. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Found in freshwater and tidal rivers (Ref. 41236). Feed on the surface and water column; mainly on surface dwelling insects (Ref. 43629). Oviparous, eggs are unguarded (Ref. 205). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 March 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |