Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Labeoninae |
Max. size: |
22 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater, potamodromous |
Distribution: |
Asia: India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Myanmar (Ref. 4832). Reported from Afghanistan (Ref. 41034). |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found in rivers, lakes and ponds (Ref. 4832). Important food and sport fish (Ref. 40948). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2007 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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