Family: |
Nemacheilidae (Brook loaches) |
Max. size: |
5.51 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Asia: India and Myanmar. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-13. Distinguished from N. labeosus, by the following characters: depth of caudal peduncle 13.2% SL, 1.1 times in its length; 9 1/2 branched dorsal rays. |
Biology: |
Inhabits streams with pebbly bottom (Ref. 41236). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 10 October 2011 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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