Physoschistura elongata
Physoschistura elongata Sen & Nalbant, 1982
Physoschistura elongata
photo by Rana, A.S.


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Family:  Nemacheilidae (Brook loaches)
Max. size:  5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: India.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits large lakes with gravelly bottom (Ref. 41236).
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 23 January 2010 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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