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Hypselobarbus thomassi (Day, 1874) Red Canarese barb |
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photo by
Williams, S. |
| Family: | Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Torinae | |||
| Max. size: | 100 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater, potamodromous | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Karnataka and Kerala in India. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits large streams and rivers below the ghats (Ref. 41236). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 18 March 2011 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||