Nemacheilus keralensis (Rita, Bănărescu & Nalbant, 1978)

Family:  Nemacheilidae (Brook loaches)
Max. size:  5.3 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Western Ghats of Kerala, India.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in streams with pebbly bottom (Ref. 41236).
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 19 June 2010 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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