Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae |
Max. size: |
8.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Asia: Borneo to Indo-China and Siam; Langbuan, Busuanga, Philippines. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 5-5. Preserved color very dark dorsally, silver gray to brown on sides, pale below, whitish belly, yellowish glints under head and tail; tip of pointed snout black; fins hyaline. Upper lip strongly protractile. 10 scales from nape to dorsal. |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 08 September 2020 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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