Schistura striata (Day, 1867)

Family:  Nemacheilidae (Brook loaches)
Max. size:  5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Wynaad in Kerala and Shimoga in Karnataka in India.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits small streams with pebbly bottom (Ref. 41236).
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 14 September 2010 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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