| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Cyprininae |
| Max. size: |
46 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 1,355.8 g |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7; dH range: 15, potamodromous |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Maeklong, Mekong and Chao Phraya basins; Malay Peninsula. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal soft rays: 5-5. Upper body reddish brown; pelvic and anal fins red to reddish orange; 1 scale count between the vent and anal fin (Ref. 37768). Robust body, not compressed; 3-5 gill rakers on lower arm of first arch; 7-9 predorsal scales; and 9-14 dorsal-spine serrations (Ref. 12693). Usually with 2 scale rows between anus and anal origin; distance between distal serrae on posterior margin of last simple dorsal ray much greater than width on bases of serrae (Ref. 43281). |
| Biology: |
Occurs at midwater to bottom depths of medium-sized streams in forests. Not known to migrate, but may move upstream during periods of high water levels. Does not persist in impoundments. Most likely sold fresh (Ref. 12693). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 February 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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