| Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Barbinae |
| 5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; pH range: 6 - 6.5; dH range: 8 - 15 |
| Asia: Pakistan, India and Sri Lanka. |
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| Occurs in ponds, streams and lakes in plains (Ref. 41236). Often found in rice fields. Enters brackish water. Feeds mainly on filamentous algae and blue-green algae (Ref. 6028). |
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(Ref. 96402)
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| harmless |
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