Family: |
Xenocyprididae (East Asian minnows) |
Max. size: |
10 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Asia: China. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-7; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 12-12; Vertebrae: 39-39. Body elongate moderately compressed, without keel. No barbels; scales large size; lateral line complete, decurved low and there is indistinct blackish band. |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 03 November 2022 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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