Schistura multifasciata (Day, 1878) |
photo by
Johnson, J.A./Theophilus, E. |
Family: | Nemacheilidae (Brook loaches) | |||
Max. size: | 9.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
Distribution: | Asia: Eastern Himalaya, from Tista, through the base of the Nepal Himalaya, as far as the Ghaghra and Kali drainages. | |||
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Biology: | Found in rapid streams and rivers with gravelly bottom (Ref. 41236). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 January 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |