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Altigena lippa
Altigena lippa (Fowler, 1936)

Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Labeoninae
Max. size:  28.4 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Mekong basin in northern Laos, Xishuangbanna and Myanmar.
Diagnosis:  Lateral line scales 33-36 + 2-3. Branched dorsal rays 10.5. Snout rounded when seen from above. Fins of juveniles tainted with orange (especially anal).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 22 February 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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