| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Torinae |
| Max. size: |
25 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater, potamodromous |
| Distribution: |
Asia: India. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits deeper portion of large streams and rivers below the ghats (Ref. 41236). Migrates upstreams during floods and spawns in the upper reaches of streams (Ref. 4832). Omnivorous; feeds on allochthonous plant materials, seeds, terrestrial insects, Chironomous larvae and small benthic mollusks (Ref. 44151). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 21 June 2010 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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