| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae |
| Max. size: |
3 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: southeastern Thailand, northern Malay Peninsula and Mekong basin in Laos and Thailand. |
| Diagnosis: |
Numerous conspicuous rows of pores on the head; an incomplete lateral line perforating about 6 scales; a dark crescent-shaped mark at the base of each scale; a dark blotch at the base of the caudal fin, one at the tip of the dorsal fin and one along the anterior margin of the anal fin (Ref. 27732). |
| Biology: |
Lives in hill stream (Ref. 57235). Usually found in clear, slow-flowing water (Ref. 43281). Apparently a widely distributed species but overlooked because of its small size (Ref. 27732). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 29 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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