Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Cyprininae |
Max. size: |
23 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Asia: Mekong and Salween basins. |
Diagnosis: |
Length of stiff part of last simple dorsal ray almost equal to or longer than body depth at dorsal origin; elongate body, depth 3.5-4 times SL; slender caudal peduncle, 1.8-2.0 times longer than deep; yellow and black pattern on caudal not very contrasted (Ref. 43281). |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 January 2011 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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