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Etymology: Hypselobarbus: Greek, hypselos = high + Latin, barbus =barbel (Ref. 45335).
More on author: Valenciennes.

Issue
Genus placement in Ref. 1830.

Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range Ekologi

; sötvatten bentopelagisk; flodvandrande (Ref. 51243). Tropical

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Asia: headwaters of Cauvery in Nilgiri, Wynaad and Karnataka in India (Ref. 41236). Endangered in India (Ref. 44149).

Size / Vikt / Age

Maturity: L_m ? range ? - ? cm
Max length : 90.0 cm TL hane/ej könsbestämd; (Ref. 4832)

Inhabits deeper part of large streams and rivers along the base of the ghats (Ref. 41236). Has been introduced into reservoirs and lakes in peninsular India (Ref. 4832). Prefers rocky streams and fast flowing rivers. Feeds on debris and plant matter (Ref. 44149). Spawns in the upper Cauvery.

Life cycle and mating behavior Könsmognad | Reproduktion | Lek | Ägg | Fecundity | Larver

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Menon, A.G.K., 1999. Check list - fresh water fishes of India. Rec. Zool. Surv. India, Misc. Publ., Occas. Pap. No. 175, 366 p. (Ref. 41236)

IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2024-2)

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Hypselobarbus micropogon (Valenciennes, 1842)