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Psilorhynchus kosygini Shangningam, 2024 Torrent minnow |
| Family: | Psilorhynchidae (Mountain carps) | |||
| Max. size: | 9.6 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: India. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal soft rays: 6-6; Vertebrae: 42-42. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: 3-4 scales positioned along the mid-ventral region between the posterior base of the pelvic fin and the anal opening; body elongate with 41-42 scales along the lateral line; 14 scales in the pre-dorsal region; 8 scales around the caudal peduncle; 9-10 branched pectoral-fin rays; eye diameter 15-21% HL; head length 18.2-19.9% SL; body depth 15.6-18.3% SL; head depth 50-58% HL and vertebrae 42 (Ref. 137607). | |||
| Biology: | This species generally inhabits rivers with rapid water currents, and substrates ranging from rocky to soft sediments (Ref. 137607). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||