Eechathalakenda ophicephalus (Raj, 1941)

Common Names


No common names available.

Taxonomic Hierarchy


Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Cypriniformes

Family: Cyprinidae

Genus: Eechathalakenda

Species: Eechathalakenda ophicephalus (Raj, 1941)

Climate Zone


  • Tropical
  • Location


  • Asia: endemic to India.
  • Biology


    Occurs in forest hill streams (Ref. 41236).

    Habitat


    benthopelagic

    Conservation Status


    Endangered

    Threat to Humans


    Harmless