Labeo potail (Sykes, 1839)

Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Labeoninae
Max. size:  30 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Maharashtra, the Deccan and the Cauvery river system in India.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits rivers and streams in the upper reaches (Ref. 41236).
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 27 March 2011 (A2acde+3cde+4acde) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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