| Botiidae (Pointface loaches), subfamily: Botiinae |
| 15.39 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 5 - 12 |
| Asia: Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Nepal. |
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| Inhabits creeks with rocky and gravel bottoms (Ref. 12045). Oviparous (Ref. 205). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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Occurs in Janakpur, Kosi and Narayani zones at altitudes of 120-190 m (Ref. 9496); Trisuli, Bagmati and Rapti rivers, preferring rocky and gravel bed creeks (Ref. 57735). Used as ornamental fish by Buddhists (Ref. 12045). Also Ref. 4832, 6351. |
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