Khavli barb

Puntius sahyadriensis

Seven Centimeters Carp of the Indian Ocean

Tropical
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
South Asia
Small
Tropical fish

The Khavli barb or Indian maharaja barb (Waikhomia sahyadriensis) is a species of ray-finned fish in the genus Puntius. It is found in Maharashtra, India. Reportedly, the scientific name of this species has been changed recently by a group of Indian ichthyologists.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Minnows, Carps, and Loaches
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Puntius
Maximum length: 7 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Asia: Yenna River in Satara District, Maharashtra, India.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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