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Hypselobarbus dubius (Day, 1867) Nilgiris barb |
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photo by
Johnson, J.A. |
| Family: | Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Torinae | |||
| Max. size: | 25 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater, potamodromous | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: India. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits deeper portion of large streams and rivers below the ghats (Ref. 41236). Migrates upstreams during floods and spawns in the upper reaches of streams (Ref. 4832). Omnivorous; feeds on allochthonous plant materials, seeds, terrestrial insects, Chironomous larvae and small benthic mollusks (Ref. 44151). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 21 June 2010 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||