| Family: |
Botiidae (Pointface loaches), subfamily: Botiinae |
| Max. size: |
8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; pH range: 7 - 7.5; dH range: 5 - 15 |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Mekong basin. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Distinguished by a broad black midlateral stripe and another stripe along the back in specimens smaller than about 4 cm SL; larger specimens with vertical bars connecting the two stripes and extending to the lower half of the body; fins hyaline in small specimens and marked in larger ones (Ref. 27732). |
| Biology: |
Occurs in riffles, in clear, fast-flowing water (Ref. 27732). Found in small creek with sandy bottom and moderate current (Ref. 37841) and hill streams (Ref. 58784). Feeds on insect larvae and benthic organisms (Ref. 58784). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 27 April 2012 (A2bde) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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