Family: |
Danionidae (Danios), subfamily: Rasborinae |
Max. size: |
9.85 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Asia: India and Sri Lanka. |
Diagnosis: |
Vertebrae: 33-33. Rasbora dandia is distinguished from all congers from India and Sri Lanka by the combination of the following characters: axial stripe broader than one scale-height, prominent throughout; mouth terminal; symphysial knob not prominent; ½ 4/ 1/ 1 ½ scales on body in transverse line; 27-31 pored scales on lateral line on body; 13-14 predorsal scales; and caudal fin without any prominet markings (Ref. 84057). |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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