Securicula gora (Hamilton, 1822)
Securicula gora
photo by Khan, M.M.

Family:  Danionidae (Danios), subfamily: Chedrinae
Max. size:  24.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and probably Nepal.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs in rivers, beels and canals (Ref. 4832). Feeds at the surface on insects, insect larvae and crustaceans (Ref. 1479).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 October 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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