Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Cyprininae |
Max. size: |
13.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Asia: Xe Nam Noi of the Mekong basin in Laos. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8. Lower jaw sheath thickened and broad, with a sharp edge; lower lip restricted to corner of mouth; 16-17 predorsal scales (Ref. 36949). Mouth almost straight, very wide, width equal to head width at mouth level; elongate body, depth 4 times in SL (Ref. 43281). |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 11 November 2011 (B1ab(i,iii,v)) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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