Nemacheilidae (Brook loaches) |
9.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Asia: Eastern Himalaya, from Tista, through the base of the Nepal Himalaya, as far as the Ghaghra and Kali drainages. |
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Found in rapid streams and rivers with gravelly bottom (Ref. 41236). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 January 2010 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
Also Ref. 41236.
Status of Threat: Data deficient pristine rare ornamental species (Ref. 85009). |
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