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Scientific Name Schistura maculosa  Lalronunga, Lalnuntluanga & Lalramliana, 2013
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Type Locality Mizoram, Pharsih River, a tributary of Tuivai River (Barak drainage) in the vicinity of Kawlbem, Champhai District, 23°51'58''N, 93°17'20''E, India.
Pronunciation shiss TOO rah
Etymology Schistura: Greek, schizein = to divide + Greek, oura = tail; an allusion to forked caudal fins. 
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Identification The genus Schistura is the largest genus within the family Nemacheilidae, containing at present about 190 nominal species. They are typically found amongst stones in moderate to fast flowing streams and rivers in foothill to mountainous habitats. The distribution area of the genus stretches from the Near East through the Indian subcontinent until Vietnam and southern China.
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Distribution
Indian waters, Mizoram State waters (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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IUCN Red List Category Not Evaluated
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Breeding Reports There is no breeding report.
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Reference Zootaxa 3718 (no. 6), pp 584, Figs. 1-3.
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Last Update 2014 Nov 05 06:45 (species record created: 2013 Nov 01 05:45)