Proeutropiichthys taakree
Proeutropiichthys taakree (Sykes, 1839)


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Family:  Ailiidae (Asian schilbeids)
Max. size:  42 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Western Ghats, Kerala and Maharashtra in India.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in freshwater and tidal rivers (Ref. 41236). Feed on the surface and water column; mainly on surface dwelling insects (Ref. 43629). Oviparous, eggs are unguarded (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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