| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Cyprininae |
| Max. size: |
4 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Laos. |
| Diagnosis: |
No externally visible eyes; depigmented; body entirely scaled. Several rows of sensory papillae on lateral and dorsal side of the head. Mouth horse-shoe shaped; lips thin and smooth; post-labial groove interrupted medially (Ref. 43281). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 19 February 2011 (D2) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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