Osteochilus nashii (Day, 1869)
Nash's barb
Osteochilus nashii
photo by Greco, F.M.

Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Labeoninae
Max. size:  18 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: endemic to India.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits large hill streams and rivers (Ref. 41236).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 June 2010 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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