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Thynnichthys sandkhol (Sykes, 1839) Sandkhol carp |
| Family: | Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Labeoninae | |||
| Max. size: | 46 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater, potamodromous | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Mahanadi, Krishna and Godavari river systems in India. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Occurs in rivers. Feeds on algae, protozoans, rotifers and crustaceans. Does not breed in ponds. Cultivated in ponds in South India. Fry are collected for stocking purposes. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 30 June 2010 (A2acde+3cde+4acde) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||