Family: |
Botiidae (Pointface loaches), subfamily: Botiinae |
Max. size: |
25 cm NG (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Asia: India and Bangladesh. Recorded from the Salween and Irrawaddy basin in China, adjacent to the Burmese border (Ref. 12041). Comparison with Indian topotypical specimens is needed. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Occurs in hill streams (Ref. 4832) and mainstream rivers (Ref. 58784). A carnivorous species which feeds on insect larvae and benthic organisms (Ref. 58784). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 06 October 2009 (A2cd) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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