Oliotius oligolepis (Bleeker, 1853)
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Oliotius oligolepis
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Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae
Max. size:  5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 6.5; dH range: 10
Distribution:  Asia: Sumatra, Indonesia (Ref. 7050). Has been transported worldwide and recorded from natural waters in Colombia (Ref. 1739).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  In creeks, rivers and lakes. Feeds on worms, small crustaceans, insects and plant matter (Ref. 7020).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 April 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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