| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Torinae |
| Max. size: |
100 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater, potamodromous |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Karnataka and Kerala in India. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits large streams and rivers below the ghats (Ref. 41236). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 18 March 2011 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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