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Botia dario (Hamilton, 1822)

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Botia dario (Hamilton, 1822)
Botia dario (Hamilton, 1822)
Botia dario (Hamilton, 1822)
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🗒 Synonyms
synonymBotia geto (Hamilton, 1822)
synonymBotia macrolineata Teugels, De Vos & Snoeks, 1986
synonymCanthophrys flavicauda Swainson, 1839
synonymCanthophrys zebra Swainson, 1839
synonymCobitis dario Hamilton, 1822
synonymCobitis geto Hamilton, 1822
synonymDiacanthus flavicauda (Swainson, 1839)
synonymDiacanthus zebra (Swainson, 1839)
🗒 Common Names
Assamese
  • Balaboti
  • Batuk
  • Botuk Mach
  • Gethu
  • Rani botia
Bengali
  • Rani Mach
English
  • Bengal Loach
  • Necktie Loach
  • Nectie Loach
  • Tiger loach
Khasi
  • Dohser
Manipuri
  • Ngarang
Meitei
  • Ngarang
📚 Overview
Overview
Summary
Brief
Freshwater
Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=12248, version (12/2013).
Attributions Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=12248, version (12/2013).
Contributors 
Thomas Vattakaven
Status UNDER_CREATION
Licenses CC_BY_NC
References 
    Diagnostic Keys
    No Data
    📚 Natural History
    Size
    Upto 15.1 cms
    Compiled from secondary sources listed in references by Prasad Tonde for the Assam Biodiversity Portal Project.
    Attributions Compiled from secondary sources listed in references by Prasad Tonde for the Assam Biodiversity Portal Project.
    Contributors 
    Status UNDER_CREATION
    Licenses CC_BY
    References 
      Max Length

      15.10000038147 TL (male) 

      Size

      15.1 cm TL (male/unsexed; )

      Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=12248, version (12/2013).
      Attributions Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=12248, version (12/2013).
      Contributors 
      Status UNDER_CREATION
      Licenses CC_BY_NC
      References 
      1. Rahman, A.K.A. 1989 Freshwater fishes of Bangladesh. Zoological Society of Bangladesh. Department of Zoology, University of Dhaka. 364 p.
      No Data
      📚 Habitat and Distribution
      General Habitat

      Habitat

      Freshwater
      Freshwater
      Freshwater, Demersal. Clear streams
      Compiled from secondary sources listed in references by Prasad Tonde for the Assam Biodiversity Portal Project.
      Attributions Compiled from secondary sources listed in references by Prasad Tonde for the Assam Biodiversity Portal Project.
      Contributors 
      Status UNDER_CREATION
      Licenses CC_BY
      References 
        River tributaries, rivulets and floodplain wetlands
        Dr. Chandra Barooah & Lani Sarma (2016) Assam Science Technology and Environment Council.
        Attributions Dr. Chandra Barooah & Lani Sarma (2016) Assam Science Technology and Environment Council.
        Contributors 
        Status UNDER_CREATION
        Licenses CC_BY
        References 
          Habitat demersal; freshwater; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: 10
          Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=12248, version (12/2013).
          Attributions Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=12248, version (12/2013).
          Contributors 
          Status UNDER_CREATION
          Licenses CC_BY_NC
          References 
            Description
            Global Distribution

            India,bangladesh

            Distribution In India

            Assam, North Bengal, Jharkand, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh

            Compiled from secondary sources listed in references by Prasad Tonde for the Assam Biodiversity Portal Project.
            Attributions Compiled from secondary sources listed in references by Prasad Tonde for the Assam Biodiversity Portal Project.
            Contributors 
            Status UNDER_CREATION
            Licenses CC_BY
            References 
              Global Distribution

              Bangladesh, Nepal,india

              Local Distribution

              West Bengal, Bihar, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh, Assam (Brahmaputra drainages)

              Dr. Chandra Barooah & Lani Sarma (2016) Assam Science Technology and Environment Council.
              Attributions Dr. Chandra Barooah & Lani Sarma (2016) Assam Science Technology and Environment Council.
              Contributors 
              Status UNDER_CREATION
              Licenses CC_BY
              References 
                Remark

                Occurs in Assam, North Bengal, Rajmahal hills in South Bihar

                Occurrence

                native 

                Distribution

                Asia: India and Bangladesh . Reported from Bhutan .

                Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=12248, version (12/2013).
                Attributions Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=12248, version (12/2013).
                Contributors 
                Status UNDER_CREATION
                Licenses CC_BY_NC
                References 
                1. Talwar, P.K. and A.G. Jhingran 1991 Inland fishes of India and adjacent countries. vol 1. A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam. 541 p.
                No Data
                📚 Occurrence
                No Data
                📚 Demography and Conservation
                Conservation Status

                IUCN Red List Category

                Least Concern
                Least Concern
                Red list Category & Criteria: Least concern ver 1.3
                Compiled from secondary sources listed in references by Prasad Tonde for the Assam Biodiversity Portal Project.
                Attributions Compiled from secondary sources listed in references by Prasad Tonde for the Assam Biodiversity Portal Project.
                Contributors 
                Status UNDER_CREATION
                Licenses CC_BY
                References 
                  IUCN Redlist Category: Least Concern
                  Dr. Chandra Barooah & Lani Sarma (2016) Assam Science Technology and Environment Council.
                  Attributions Dr. Chandra Barooah & Lani Sarma (2016) Assam Science Technology and Environment Council.
                  Contributors 
                  Status UNDER_CREATION
                  Licenses CC_BY
                  References 
                    Not Evaluated IUCN 2006
                    Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=12248, version (12/2013).
                    Attributions Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=12248, version (12/2013).
                    Contributors 
                    Status UNDER_CREATION
                    Licenses CC_BY_NC
                    References 
                    1. 2006 IUCN red list of threatened species. www.iucnredlist.org. Downloaded July 2006.
                    No Data
                    📚 Uses and Management
                    Uses
                    fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial
                    Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=12248, version (12/2013).
                    Attributions Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=12248, version (12/2013).
                    Contributors 
                    Status UNDER_CREATION
                    Licenses CC_BY_NC
                    References 
                    1. Talwar, P.K. and A.G. Jhingran 1991 Inland fishes of India and adjacent countries. vol 1. A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam. 541 p. Robins, C.R., R.M. Bailey, C.E. Bond, J.R. Brooker, E.A. Lachner, R.N. Lea and W.B. Scott 1991 World fishes important to North Americans. Exclusive of species from the continental waters of the United States and Canada. Am. Fish. Soc. Spec. Publ. (21):243 p.
                    No Data
                    📚 Information Listing
                    References
                    1. Kar, Devashish, et al. "Fishes of Barak drainage, mizoram and Tripura. " Environment, pollution and management, APH publishing corporation, New Delhi 604 (2003): 203-211.
                    2. Chaudhry, S. 2010. Botia dario. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2010: e. T166603A6245334. http://dx. doi. org/10. 2305/IUCN. UK. 2010-4. RLTS. T166603A6245334. en. Downloaded on 05 April 2018
                    3. Menon, A. G. K. , 1999. Check list - fresh water fishes of India. Rec. Zool. Surv. India, Misc. Publ. , Occas. Pap. No. 175, 366 p
                    Natural History > Size
                    1. Rahman, A.K.A. 1989 Freshwater fishes of Bangladesh. Zoological Society of Bangladesh. Department of Zoology, University of Dhaka. 364 p.
                    Habitat and Distribution > Distribution > Description
                    1. Talwar, P.K. and A.G. Jhingran 1991 Inland fishes of India and adjacent countries. vol 1. A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam. 541 p.
                    Demography and Conservation > Conservation Status
                    1. 2006 IUCN red list of threatened species. www.iucnredlist.org. Downloaded July 2006.
                    Uses and Management > Uses
                    1. Talwar, P.K. and A.G. Jhingran 1991 Inland fishes of India and adjacent countries. vol 1. A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam. 541 p. Robins, C.R., R.M. Bailey, C.E. Bond, J.R. Brooker, E.A. Lachner, R.N. Lea and W.B. Scott 1991 World fishes important to North Americans. Exclusive of species from the continental waters of the United States and Canada. Am. Fish. Soc. Spec. Publ. (21):243 p.
                    Information Listing > References
                    1. Kar, Devashish, et al. "Fishes of Barak drainage, mizoram and Tripura. " Environment, pollution and management, APH publishing corporation, New Delhi 604 (2003): 203-211.
                    2. Chaudhry, S. 2010. Botia dario. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2010: e. T166603A6245334. http://dx. doi. org/10. 2305/IUCN. UK. 2010-4. RLTS. T166603A6245334. en. Downloaded on 05 April 2018
                    3. Menon, A. G. K. , 1999. Check list - fresh water fishes of India. Rec. Zool. Surv. India, Misc. Publ. , Occas. Pap. No. 175, 366 p

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                    📚 Meta data
                    No Data
                    🐾 Taxonomy
                    RootRoot
                    KingdomAnimalia
                    PhylumChordata
                    ClassActinopterygii
                    OrderCypriniformes
                    FamilyCobitidae
                    GenusBotia
                    SpeciesBotia dario (Hamilton 1822)
                    📊 Temporal Distribution
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