Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae |
8 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Asia: India and Bangladesh. |
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Found in rivers, canals, beels and ponds (Ref. 1479). Occurs in backwaters of flowing rivers over sandy substrate (Ref. 41236). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 March 2010 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
Known from Ganges and Brahmaputra river systems in the Gangetic provinces, Assam, Orissa, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu (Ref. 4832). Also Ref. 41236, 43640, 45255, 94011. |
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