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Pethia guganio (Hamilton, 1822) Glass-barb |
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photo by
Knight, J.D.M. |
| Family: | Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 8 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: India and Bangladesh. | |||
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| Biology: | Found in rivers, canals, beels and ponds (Ref. 1479). Occurs in backwaters of flowing rivers over sandy substrate (Ref. 41236). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 March 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||