Psilorhynchus balitora (Hamilton, 1822) Balitora minnow |
photo by
Rao, A. |
Family: | Psilorhynchidae (Mountain carps) | |||
Max. size: | 8.1 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
Distribution: | Asia: India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Myanmar. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Occurs in hill streams and rapids (Ref. 4832). Inhabits shallow running streams with pebbly and sandy bottom, usually associated with hard substrates (Ref. 41236). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 February 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |