Hypselobarbus lithopidos (Day, 1874)
Canara barb
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 Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: No subfamily
 Max. size:  60 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  benthopelagic, potamodromous
 Distribution:  Asia: India.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Inhabits fast flowing rivers and streams in forest areas (Ref. 41236). Reported to attain 60 cm TL, but the only known specimen is 23.5 cm from Nelambur in Madras Museum (Ref. 41236).
 IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Torres, Armi G. - 29.05.95
 Modified by: Torres, Armi G. - 12.12.02
 Checked by: Torres, Armi G. - 19.05.96

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