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Scientific Name Danio catenatus  Kullander, 2015
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Type Locality Rakhine State, Kananmae Chaung, near Leldee village, by foot 45 min from Gwechaung village at km 18 on road Thandwe-Taunggok, Myanmar, 18°35'39"N, 94°22'45"E.
Pronunciation mo tum ensis.
Etymology Danio: Vernacular name fron India and Sri Lanka. The species is named after the Motum River, its type locality.
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Distribution The new species is currently known only from the Motum River (a tributary of Siang River; upper Brahmaputra basin) near Motum village in East Siang District, Arunachal Pradesh, India.

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IUCN Red List Category Not Evaluated
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Furniture The type series was collected in shallow (depth ca 10-30 cm), clear, moderate to swift-flowing water by cast net. The fish were obtained from the microhabitat comprising mostly of small to medium-sized stones, pebbles, and cobbles. Riparian vegetation comprises grasses, shrubs, small to medium-sized trees along the banks, and larger trees uphill.
Breeding Reports There is no breeding report.
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Reference Ichthyological Exploration of Freshwaters v. 25 (no. 4), pp 365, Fig. 3a.
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Last Update 2023 Jul 19 06:47 (species record created: 2022 Feb 04 08:10)