Lepidocephalichthys coromandelensis (Menon, 1992)

Family:  Cobitidae (Spined loaches)
Max. size:  5.7 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Araku Valley in Andhra Pradesh, India.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits clear streams with sandy bottom (Ref. 41236).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 October 2010 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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