| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Spinibarbinae |
| Max. size: |
41.5 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 1,000.0 g |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Laos, northern Viet Nam and southeastern China, Hainan. |
| Diagnosis: |
Anal fin with 5 1/2 branched rays; a forward directed spine in front of dorsal fin origin; post-labial groove interrupted in middle; absence of conspicuous dark marks on body and fins (Ref. 43281). |
| Biology: |
Adults live in the deep pools of streams. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 September 2010 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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