Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Labeoninae |
Max. size: |
23 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Asia: India, eastern Nepal and Bangladesh (Ref. 4832). Reported from Bhutan (Ref. 40882). |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Occurs in mountain streams (Ref. 41236). Hides under rocks and boulders in swift and clear water streams (Ref. 1479). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 October 2009 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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