| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Torinae |
| Max. size: |
45 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Thailand and Cambodia, south to Malaysia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal-fin with 9 branched rays; often with sharp scraping edge on lower lip; no black lateral stripe (Ref. 12693). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits pools of clear forested streams and rivers. Often develops a sharp edge on the lower jaw, which is used for scraping rocks as it grazes (Ref. 12693). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 February 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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