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Osteochilichthys elegans Plamoottil, 2022 The Charming cyprinid |
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photo by
Plamoottil, M. |
| Family: | Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Torinae | |||
| Max. size: | 13.32 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: India. | |||
| Diagnosis: | This species is distinguished by the following characters: 43- 44 lateral line scales 43-44l pre - dorsal scales 13-14. Colouration: upper lateral dusky green; lower lateral light yellow; blackish proximal part and the dorsal fin reddish at the distal border; ventral and anal fins are reddish; differs from its congeners in not having any mid lateral color band, anal fin with spots or bands (Ref. 132417). | |||
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| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||