Pethia dikhuensis Praveenraj, Limaakum, Knight, Moulitharan & Imchen, 2022
photo by Limaakum

Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae
Max. size:  4.56 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; depth range 0 - 1 m
Distribution:  Asia: India.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  The type locality had a water depth of 0.5 m, with numerous boulders and rocks. Co-occurring with this species include: Balitora sp., Amblyceps cerinum, Garra sp., Mustura sp., and Lepidocephalichthys sp. (Ref. 129302).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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