Cyprinion watsoni (Day, 1872)
Cyprinion watsoni
photo by Petersen, P.

Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Barbinae
Max. size:  13.4 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan (Ref. 4832) and Oman (Ref. 13617).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 4-4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 7-7
Biology:  Lives in montane and submontane regions (Ref. 4832).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 April 2012 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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