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Systomus clavatus (McClelland, 1845) Stedman barb |
| Family: | Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 24 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: India and Bangladesh (Ref. 42980). Known from the Ganges basin (Ref. 35912). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Transverse scale rows 7-8/1/3-4; upper and lower caudal fin lobes with submarginal black stripes (Ref. 35912). Lateral line scales 41-42; predorsal scales 14-15; body depth 29.5-32.9% of SL; and dorsal fin height 28.9-31.4% SL (Ref. 42980). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits streams and rivers at foot hills (Ref. 41236). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 20 March 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||