| Family: |
Nemacheilidae (Brook loaches) |
| Max. size: |
9.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Chao Phraya basin in Thailand. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Processus dentiformis present; 9+8 branched caudal rays; 8 1/2 branched dorsal rays; no suborbital flap in males; incomplete lateral line reaching about anal fin origin; two black spots at base of caudal fin; 8-11 bars on body; caudal fin emarginate to slightly forked (Ref. 39226). |
| Biology: |
Found over pebbles in small shallow streams. A female measuring 4.56 cm SL contained ovulae of about 0.9 mm in diameter. Its stomach contained insect remains (Ref. 39226). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 09 November 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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