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Pethia phutunio (Hamilton, 1822) Spottedsail barb |
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photo by
Knight, J.D.M. |
| Family: | Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 3.9 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Myanmar. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Occurs in clear streams and rivers (Ref. 4832). Found in standing waters, over silt and mud (Ref. 41236). Feeds on worms, crustaceans, insects and plant matter (Ref. 7020). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 March 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||