| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae |
| Max. size: |
12.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: India. |
| Diagnosis: |
It has two pairs of small barbels. The dorsal fin contains iii-iv simple rays and 8 branched rays, with the last unbranched ray being stiff and serrated, featuring 25-33 serrations. The pectoral fin has 15-16 branched rays, while the anal fin is long, with 25-27 branched rays. There are 29-32 predorsal scales, a complete lateral line with 59-71 scales, and an oblique black streak on the anterior body just behind the opercle, running parallel to the upper opercular margin. |
| Biology: |
Maximum size based on holotype (Ref. 121594). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 14 March 2021 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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