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Psilorhynchidae

Psilorhynchus nepalensis

Psilorhynchus nepalensis

Pectoral fins form a suction disc

Tropical
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
South Asia
Elongated
Small
Tropical fish

Psilorhynchus nepalensis is known from Asia as a freshwater fish. It occurs in freshwater habitats.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Minnows, Carps, and Loaches
Family: Psilorhynchidae
Genus: Psilorhynchus
Maximum length: 4.7 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Asia: tributary rivers of the Kali Gandaki in Nepal.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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