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Oreichthys elianae Praveenraj & Vijayakrishnan, 2026 |
| Family: | Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 2.54 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: India. | |||
| Diagnosis: | This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: prominent, large black blotch on caudal-fin base; black spot on the anal fin absent; branched rays on pelvic fin (8); scales in longitudinal series (19 + 1); caudal peduncle (21.9-31.8% SL); incomplete lateral line and fewer scales in longitudinal series (19 + 1); pored lateral-line scales (5); pores on cheek (14-15); pre-dorsal scales (9); distinct concave notch on predorsal profile present; bright red dorsal, ventral and anal fins; and concave dorsoposterior margin of dorsal fin (Ref. 138710). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||