| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Cyprininae |
| Max. size: |
60 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater, potamodromous |
| Distribution: |
Asia: endemic to the Mekong basin from the middle Mekong along the Thai-Lao border to the Tonlé Sap, Cambodia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Has 4 barbels; bifurcate or even multifurcate lateral-line tubes; 12-14 gill rakers on first arch (Ref. 12693); very long dorsal spine (Ref. 43281). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits large rivers and probably migrates into flooded riparian forests and smaller streams during the rainy season. Does not occur in impoundments. Little is known about the biology of this species. Occasionally seen in the markets (Ref. 12693). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 February 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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