Bhavania australis (Jerdon, 1849)
Western Ghat loach
photo by A. Biju Kumar

Family:  Balitoridae (River loaches)
Max. size:  9 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala in Western Ghats, India. Endangered (Ref. 44149).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in turbulent and clear water streams (Ref. 41236, 44151).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 October 2010 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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