Osteobrama vigorsii
Osteobrama vigorsii (Sykes, 1839)
Osteobrama vigorsii
photo by Biswas, B.K.


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Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae
Max. size:  30 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish
Distribution:  Asia: India.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits fast flowing clear streams and rivers (Ref. 41236).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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