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Puntius torsai Singh, Anjanayappa, Das, Bhakta & Kumari, 2025 |
| Family: | Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 5.371 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: India. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal soft rays: 5-5. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: lateral line complete with 24 scales; pre-dorsal scales 9-10; pre pelvic scales 9-10; circum-peduncular scales 12; lateral transverse scales 5½/4½; barbel one pair; body depth 41.25-45.33% SL; caudal peduncle depth 14.44-16.25% SL; head depth 70.43-73.22% HL; and a distinctive color pattern, i.e., the humeral spot present, a caudal peduncle blotch, and a mid-lateral black band on the dorsal fin (Ref. 138832). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||