| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Schizopygopsinae |
| Max. size: |
57.5 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 1,546.0 g |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Tibet. |
| Diagnosis: |
Body grayish-brown on back of body and with irregular tiny spots, top of head and dorsal, pectoral and caudal fins with many spots. Barbels 1 pair; snout projected. |
| Biology: |
Lives in main streams and tributaries of large rivers (Ref. 45563). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 January 2024 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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