| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Cyprininae |
| Max. size: |
79 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 15 kg |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Viet Nam and China. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal soft rays: 8-8. With 1/2 14 - 15/1/7 - 8 1/2 scales in transverse line between dorsal and pelvic fins, 13 1/2 between lateral line and ventral mid-line, 33-37 predorsal ones, no barbels, groove posterior to lower lip interrupted in the middle; last simple dorsal and anal rays not denticulated, body silvery with a black longitudinal band along lateral line, wider in the posterior part of the body, pharyngeal teeth 4.4 - 4.4 (Ref. 37832). Eyes large and convex, located higher; interorbital space flat; snout projected; upper lip thick; length behind head far longer than length of snout (Ref. 45536). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 13 February 2012 (A2cde) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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