Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Spinibarbinae |
32.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Asia: Laos, Viet Nam and China. |
Having a forward directed spine in front of dorsal fin origin; anal fin with 5 1/2 branched rays; post-labial groove interrupted in middle; conspicuous crescent shaped marks on each scale and large black blotch on dorsal fin of juveniles; black margin on dorsal fin of adults, often also on caudal and anal fins (Ref. 43281). |
Adults occur in swift waters (Ref. 43281). |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 03 September 2010 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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