Family: |
Psilorhynchidae (Mountain carps) |
Max. size: |
4.87 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
pelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Asia: Myanmar (Ref. 78700) and India (Ref. 95115). |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Collected from algae mats on which the species seems to be resting/feeding. The type locality is s cool, fast-flowing stream, with sand and gravel substrate, moderately shallow 30 cm deep. Associated to this species include species of the genera Acanthocobitis, Schistura, Danio, Puntius, and Barilius (Ref. 78700). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 23 February 2010 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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