Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Barbinae |
11 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory |
Asia: Red Sea and Gulf of Aden drainage basins of Arabia. |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-12; Anal soft rays: 7-7 |
It is locally consumed (Ref. 129076). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 April 2012 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
Known from Red Sea tributaries of the Hijaz (Ref. 13617), Wadis Hediyah,
Sulayma, Ain al-Hammah and Wadis near Jaddah (Ref. 129076). |
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