Hypselobarbus pulchellus (Day, 1870)
Hypselobarbus pulchellus
photo by ICAR, CIFA - Peninsular Aquaculture Division

Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Torinae
Max. size:  44 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 8,000.0 g
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Karnataka, India.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits deeper part of large streams and rivers along the base of ghats (Ref. 41236).
IUCN Red List Status: Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 17 March 2011 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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