Family: |
Ailiidae (Asian schilbeids) |
Max. size: |
30 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
pelagic; freshwater; brackish |
Distribution: |
Asia: Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Nepal. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Adults found in large rivers and connected waters. They inhabit surface to mid-waters. Occur in shoals (Ref. 4833). Oviparous, eggs are unguarded (Ref. 205). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 21 September 2010 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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