Lepidopygopsis typus Raj, 1941
Peninsular hilltrout

Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Torinae
Max. size:  25 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Periyar river and lake in Kerala, India.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits mountain streams, rivers and lakes (Ref. 41236).
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 03 April 2010 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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