Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Cyprininae |
28 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish |
Asia: Laos, Viet Nam and China (Ref. 43281). Amur to Red River drainages (Ref. 57778). |
Body silvery with red pelvic, anal and lower caudal lobe (Xiangkhouang stock) or grey (Louang Phabang stock, Laos). Last simple anal ray bony and serrated posteriorly; with 4 barbels; branched dorsal rays 18-22.5 (Ref. 43281). |
Found in freshwater, but tolerant to slightly brackish water (Ref. 82587). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 March 2020 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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