Schistura sijuensis (Menon, 1987)

Family:  Nemacheilidae (Brook loaches)
Max. size:  5.1 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Siju Cave and Garo Hills in Meghalaya, India.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found only in caves.
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 21 January 2010 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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