| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Cyprininae |
| Max. size: |
5.79 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Mekong basin. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
The only known cave fish in the genus Poropuntius. Apart from reduction of eyes and pigmentation, this species has not deviated greatly from riverine surface-dwelling species of the genus (Ref. 35912). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 25 February 2011 (D2) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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