Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Barbinae |
Max. size: |
18.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Asia: Manipur, India. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 4-4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20-23; Anal spines: 2-3; Anal soft rays: 7-8; Vertebrae: 36-36. Broad body (width 17.3-22.1% SL); last dorsal spine not serrated; dorsal and pelvic fin rays branched; 12-13 predorsal scales; dorsal fin base length 34.0-39.7% SL; 7 scale rows between dorsal fin origin and lateral line; many horny tubercles scattered on each side of snout tip, extending posteriorly to region below anterior margin of orbit (Ref. 42977). |
Biology: |
Inhabits flowing hill streams with rocky beds, smaller individuals in shallow and fast flowing waters while larger ones in deeper, slower waters (Ref. 42977). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 01 March 2007 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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