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. |
Diagnosis: |
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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)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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