Osteobrama tikarpadaensis
Osteobrama tikarpadaensis Shangningam, Rath, Tudu & Kosygin, 2020

Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae
Max. size:  12.9 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: India.
Diagnosis:  It has two pairs of small barbels. The dorsal fin contains iii-iv simple rays and 8 branched rays, with the last unbranched ray being stiff and serrated, featuring 25-33 serrations. The pectoral fin has 15-16 branched rays, while the anal fin is long, with 25-27 branched rays. There are 29-32 predorsal scales, a complete lateral line with 59-71 scales, and an oblique black streak on the anterior body just behind the opercle, running parallel to the upper opercular margin.
Biology:  Maximum size based on holotype (Ref. 121594).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 14 March 2021 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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