Pethia canius (Hamilton, 1822)

Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae
Max. size:  3.01 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: West Bengal, India.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal soft rays: 8-8. This species can be diagnosed from all congeners by the combination of the following characters: lateral line incomplete, with 3-4 pored scales; 20-21+1 scales in the lateral series, ½4/1/2 scales in transverse line on body; 8 predorsal scales; last unbranched dorsal-fin ray strong, curved, serrated, with 24-27 large, curved serrae on posterior margin; barbels absent; a broad black band around caudal peduncle covering scales 17-19 of longitudinal series. Three diffuse black blotches on body, first behind opercle, second below dorsal-fin origin, third above anal-fin origin. Black spots at base and root of dorsal, anal and pelvic fins (Ref. 94011).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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