| Family: |
Nemacheilidae (Brook loaches) |
| Max. size: |
8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Pakistan and India. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occurs in small streams and rivers with gravelly bottom (Ref. 41236). Apparently non-migratory and widespread in hill streams (Ref. 33323). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 27 February 2020 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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