Barilius profundus, a new cyprinid fish (Teleostei: Cyprinidae) from the Koladyne basin, India

Abstract

Barilius profundus, a new species of bariline cyprinid fish is described from the Koladyne River, Mizoram, India. It is distinguished from congeners in having the following combination of characters: great body depth at dorsal-fin origin (32.0-37.3 % SL), 17-18 pre-dorsal scales, 7-10 dark blue bars on the sides of the body, 30-32 + 2-3 lateral line scales, ½7/1/2½ lateral transverse scales and 12 circumpeduncular scales. Key to species of Barilius of northeastern India is provided.