Schizothorax raraensis Terashima, 1984

Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Schizothoracinae
Max. size:  24.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: endemic to Lake Rara in Nepal.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Feeds on insects (Ref. 40948).
IUCN Red List Status: Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 24 February 2010 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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