Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae |
Max. size: |
8 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Asia: India and Bangladesh. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found in rivers, canals, beels and ponds (Ref. 1479). Occurs in backwaters of flowing rivers over sandy substrate (Ref. 41236). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 March 2010 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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