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Semiplotus manipurensis Vishwanath & Kosygin, 2000 |
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photo by
Bagra, K. |
| Family: | Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Barbinae | |||
| Max. size: | 18.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Manipur, India. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 4-4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20-23; Anal spines: 2-3; Anal soft rays: 7-8; Vertebrae: 36-36. Broad body (width 17.3-22.1% SL); last dorsal spine not serrated; dorsal and pelvic fin rays branched; 12-13 predorsal scales; dorsal fin base length 34.0-39.7% SL; 7 scale rows between dorsal fin origin and lateral line; many horny tubercles scattered on each side of snout tip, extending posteriorly to region below anterior margin of orbit (Ref. 42977). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits flowing hill streams with rocky beds, smaller individuals in shallow and fast flowing waters while larger ones in deeper, slower waters (Ref. 42977). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 01 March 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||