Pangio goaensis (Tilak, 1972)
Indian coolie-loach

Family:  Cobitidae (Spined loaches)
Max. size:  3.1 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Colem River in Goa and Chaliyar in Kerala, India.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits shallow slow-moving waters with sandy bottom (Ref. 41236).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 June 2010 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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