Parabotia lijiangensis Chen, 1980
photo by CAFS

Family:  Botiidae (Pointface loaches), subfamily: Leptobotiinae
Max. size: 
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: China.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Utilized both for food and as an ornamental species (Ref. 89718).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 22 January 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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