Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae |
5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish; pH range: 6 - 6.5; dH range: 8 - 15 |
Asia: Pakistan, India and Sri Lanka. |
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Occurs in ponds, streams and lakes in plains (Ref. 41236). Often found in rice fields. Enters brackish water. Feeds mainly on filamentous algae and blue-green algae (Ref. 6028). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
Also Ref. 4832, 41236, 43640. |
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