Puntius mudumalaiensis Menon & Rema Devi, 1992

Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae
Max. size:  2.3 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Tamil Nadu, India.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs in hill streams (Ref. 41236). Reported to reach 225 cm (may be an error) (Ref. 43637).
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 28 August 2010 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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