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Pethia poiensis Shangningam & Vishwanath, 2018 |
| Family: | Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 4.25 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: India. | |||
| Diagnosis: | This species is distinguished by the following characters: an incomplete lateral line with 7-9 pored scales; no barbels; scales in lateral series 19-20; pre-dorsal scales 9-10; pre-anal scales 18; scales between dorsal-fin origin and lateral line 3½; scales between lateral line and pelvic-fin origin 3. Colouration: a unique colour pattern consisting of a humeral spot encompassing the third and fourth lateral-line scales, a caudal spot on the 16th and 17th lateral series scales and a black stripe along the flank (Ref. 125953). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||