Psilorhynchidae (Mountain carps) |
8.2 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
demersal; freshwater; pH range: 6.80000019073486 - 7.40000009536743; dH range: 10 |
Asia: India, Bangladesh and Nepal. |
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Occurs mainly in the edges of sandy streams. Common near emergent or overhanging vegetation (Ref. 4832). Prefers pools and run areas of mountain streams (Ref. 12045). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 March 2010 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
Occurs at altitudinal range of 80-200 m (Ref. 6351). Widespread in Narayani, Rapti, Kaligandaki, Arun and Tamur rivers (Ref. 12045), preferring pool/run areas of mountain streams (Ref. 57735). Colorful fish throughout life history (Ref. 85009). Used as ornamental fish by Buddhists (Ref. 12045). |
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