| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae |
| Max. size: |
4.285 cm TL (male/unsexed); 4.345 cm TL (female) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Lokchao River in Manipur, India (Ref. 57399); and Brahmaputra drainage in Assam, India (Ref. 98590). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal soft rays: 8-9. Description: D. iii,8; A. iii, 5-6; P i,11-12; V. i,8 (Ref. 57399); 8-9 pre-dorsal scales; 10 pre-pelvic scales; 18 pre-anal scales; 4 scales from lateral line to pelvic base; and exhibit clear sexual dimorphism (Ref. 98590). |
| Biology: |
Occurs in rivers and beels. This implies that the fish can live both in lotic and lentic environment (Ref. 98590). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 24 February 2010 (B1ab(ii,iii); D2) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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