| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae |
| Max. size: |
24 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: India and Bangladesh (Ref. 42980). Known from the Ganges basin (Ref. 35912). |
| Diagnosis: |
Transverse scale rows 7-8/1/3-4; upper and lower caudal fin lobes with submarginal black stripes (Ref. 35912). Lateral line scales 41-42; predorsal scales 14-15; body depth 29.5-32.9% of SL; and dorsal fin height 28.9-31.4% SL (Ref. 42980). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits streams and rivers at foot hills (Ref. 41236). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 20 March 2010 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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