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Hypselobarbus jerdoni (Day, 1870) Jerdon's carp |
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| Family: | Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Torinae | |||
| Max. size: | 46 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater, potamodromous | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: south Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra in India. Endangered (Ref. 44149). | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits running waters (Ref. 4832). Occurs in deeper part of large streams below the ghats (Ref. 41236). Feeds on debris, leaf litter and other plant matter; column and bottom feeder (Ref. 44149). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 September 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||