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Puntius sanctus Plamoottil, 2020 Divine barb |
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photo by
Plamoottil, M. |
| Family: | Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 9.4 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: India. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal soft rays: 5-5. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following characters: with one pair of maxillary barbels which reach to lower border of orbit; lateral line scales 24- 25, predorsal scales 10; a distinct black spot and 1-2 rows of tiny black dots surrounding it on the front of base of dorsal fin; dorsal part of head, above and in front of orbit, with a distinct depression and another small, thin and elongated finger shaped mark just behind the level of posterior border of orbit and reaching to occiput (Ref. 132392). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||