Schistura prashadi
Introduction '''''Schistura prashadi''''' is a species of ray-finned fish, a stone loach, in the genus ''Schistura''. Some authorities place it in the genus ''Physoschistura'' It is known from just three localities in the Chindwin River drainage in Manipur, India. It is a benthic species of hill streams, preferring well oxygenated, clear, flowing water.
Etymology The specific name honours Baini Prashad (1894-1969) who was an Assistant Superintendent at the Zoological Survey of India, who gave "every possible encouragement” to the describer of this species, Sunder Lal Hora.
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