| Family: |
Nemacheilidae (Brook loaches) |
| Max. size: |
7.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Chao Phraya basin in Thailand (Ref. 39226) and China (Ref. 31517). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal soft rays: 8-8. A member of the group of species with complete or nearly complete lateral line, 8 1/2 branched dorsal rays, 9+8 branched caudal rays and no sexual dimorphism. Can be distinguished by the following characters: caudal peduncle 0.84-1.11 times longer than deep, its length being 12.4-14.7% SL, 58-71% HL and its depth 12.9-14.8% SL, 58-73% HL; 9-12 bars (Ref. 39226). |
| Biology: |
Occurs in small mountain streams with fast and shallow water. Feeds on insects and invertebrates, based on the stomach contents of a 5.46 cm SL specimen. Juveniles were observed to form loose troops of 10-20 individuals (Ref. 39226) |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 12 January 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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