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Osteochilichthys formosus Plamoottil & Vineeth, 2022 The Superb cyprinid |
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photo by
Plamoottil, M. |
| Family: | Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Torinae | |||
| Max. size: | 19.67 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: India. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal soft rays: 5-5. from all its relative species in having a deeper and wider body, 37 lateral line scales, 6.5 scales between lateral line and dorsal fin and 4.5 scales between lateral line and anal fin. This species is distinguished from all its congeners (except O. augraoides) by the following characters: with a distinct mid lateral black line, a black stripe on the middle of anal fin and a large distinct black blotch on dorsal fin (Ref. 132418), | |||
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| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||