| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae |
| Max. size: |
4.25 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: India. |
| Diagnosis: |
This species is distinguished by the following characters: an incomplete lateral line with 7-9 pored scales; no barbels; scales in lateral series 19-20; pre-dorsal scales 9-10; pre-anal scales 18; scales between dorsal-fin origin and lateral line 3½; scales between lateral line and pelvic-fin origin 3. Colouration: a unique colour pattern consisting of a humeral spot encompassing the third and fourth lateral-line scales, a caudal spot on the 16th and 17th lateral series scales and a black stripe along the flank (Ref. 125953). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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