Barilius barila (Hamilton, 1822)
Barilius barila
photo by Fang, F.

Family:  Danionidae (Danios), subfamily: Chedrinae
Max. size:  10 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Myanmar.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Adults occur in large hill streams and shallow clear rivers along foot hills (Ref. 41236).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 January 2010 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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