Puntius parrah

photo by Vincent, M.

Family:	Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae
Max. size:	15 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:	benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:	Asia: Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu in India.
Diagnosis:	Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal soft rays: 7-8
Biology:	Inhabits clear water streams and inundated paddy fields (Ref. 41236).
IUCN Red List Status:	Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 26 August 2010 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:	harmless

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