Barbodes wynaadensis (Day, 1873)
photo by Lockett, S.

Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae
Max. size:  25 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: known only from India.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs in fast flowing streams and rivers with rocky bottom (Ref. 41236).
IUCN Red List Status: Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 30 June 2010 (A2ace) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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