Hypselobarbus kurali Menon & Rema Devi, 1995
Hypselobarbus kurali
photo by A. Biju Kumar

Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Torinae
Max. size:  35 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: India.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits large streams and rivers below the ghats (Ref. 41236).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 June 2010 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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