Haludaria fasciata (Jerdon, 1849) Melon barb |
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Sreekantha |
Family: | Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae | |||
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Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 6.5; dH range: 5, potamodromous | |||
Distribution: | Asia: endemic to southern India. | |||
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Biology: | Found mostly in flowing rivers (Ref. 44149). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 June 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |