Barilius pakistanicus Mirza & Sadiq, 1978

[N]—Baril

Taxonomy. Original description: Barilius vagra pakistanicus Mirza & Sadiq, 1978: 1, fig. [Reservoir in Fort Monro, elevation 1909 metres, Khan District, Pakistan; holotype: GCM F 9].— Afghanistan synonyms: None.— Revisions: None.—Illustration: Mirza & Sadiq (1978: 1, fig.) as Barilius vagra pakistanicus .

Status in Afghanistan. First record from Afghanistan by Banarescu and Nalbant (1975) then subsequently Moravec and Amin (1978); confirmed by Coad (1981: 9; 2014: 129; 2015: 227).—Afghanistan materials: None.

Distribution and habitat. Distribution in Afghanistan: Matun River, Chamkani River, Kabul River.—General distribution: South Asia: Afghanistan, Pakistan and Kashmir.—Habitat: This species occurs in both fast-running and standing streams in mainly shallow but also deep areas. It is an omnivore and is thought to have a moderate tolerance for habitat degradation. Freshwater.

Economic importance. Has potential to be used as aquarium fish.

Conservation. Conservation status in Afghanistan: Unknown.—IUCN: LC (Daniels 2021e).—Threats: CLI, CON, ABS, HAB, EUT.—Low sensitivity to human activities.—Keystone species.—Decline status: Stable.—Low priority for conservation action.