Pristolepis marginata Jerdon, 1849
Malabar leaffish
photo by JJPhoto

Family:  Pristolepididae (Mudperches)
Max. size:  15 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Western Ghafs of Kerala in India.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 13-16; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-13; Anal spines: 3-4; Anal soft rays: 7-9
Biology:  Inhabits clear and rapid streams.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 June 2010 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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