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Proeutropiichthys taakree (Sykes, 1839) |
| Family: | Ailiidae (Asian schilbeids) | |||
| Max. size: | 42 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Western Ghats, Kerala and Maharashtra in India. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Found in freshwater and tidal rivers (Ref. 41236). Feed on the surface and water column; mainly on surface dwelling insects (Ref. 43629). Oviparous, eggs are unguarded (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 March 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||