Sinibotia pulchra (Wu, 1939)
photo by Janiczak, B.J.

Family:  Botiidae (Pointface loaches), subfamily: Botiinae
Max. size:  10 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 6.2 g
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: China and Viet Nam.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Adults inhabit bottom parts of streams and main rivers in clear, moderately or slowly flowing water with some aquatic plants (Ref. 26054).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 20 September 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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