Neolissochilus bovanicus (Day, 1877)
Bowany barb

Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Torinae
Max. size:  36 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: restricted to the Cauvery river system in India.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in reservoirs (Ref. 41236).
IUCN Red List Status: Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 16 September 2010 (D) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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