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Crossocheilus periyarensis Menon & Jacob, 1996 |
| Family: | Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Labeoninae | |||
| Max. size: | 11.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Periyar River in Kerala, India. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Inhabits fast flowing streams with rocky bottom (Ref. 41236). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 03 April 2010 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||