Etroplus canarensis Day, 1877
Canara pearlspot
photo by Nilsson, K.

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Etroplinae
Max. size:  11.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater, amphidromous
Distribution:  Asia: South Karnataka, India.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 18 March 2011 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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