Puntius ambassis
Puntius ambassis (Day, 1869)


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Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae
Max. size:  7.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, India.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits streams and ponds in the plains (Ref. 41236).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 09 September 2010 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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