| Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae |
| 3.01 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Asia: West Bengal, India. |
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Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal soft rays: 8-8. This species can be diagnosed from all congeners by the combination of the following characters: lateral line incomplete, with 3-4 pored scales; 20-21+1 scales in the lateral series, ½4/1/2 scales in transverse line on body; 8 predorsal scales; last unbranched dorsal-fin ray strong, curved, serrated, with 24-27 large, curved serrae on posterior margin; barbels absent; a broad black band around caudal peduncle covering scales 17-19 of longitudinal series. Three diffuse black blotches on body, first behind opercle, second below dorsal-fin origin, third above anal-fin origin. Black spots at base and root of dorsal, anal and pelvic fins (Ref. 94011). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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