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Psilorhynchus breviminor Conway & Mayden, 2008 |
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NRM Ichthyology Collection Database |
| Family: | Psilorhynchidae (Mountain carps) | |||
| Max. size: | 4.87 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Myanmar (Ref. 78700) and India (Ref. 95115). | |||
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| Biology: | Collected from algae mats on which the species seems to be resting/feeding. The type locality is s cool, fast-flowing stream, with sand and gravel substrate, moderately shallow 30 cm deep. Associated to this species include species of the genera Acanthocobitis, Schistura, Danio, Puntius, and Barilius (Ref. 78700). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 23 February 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||