Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae |
Max. size: |
14 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Asia: endemic to Lake Manguao, northern Palawan, Philippines. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 4-4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8. Preserved color faded yellowish brown, darker dorsally. 9 scales between nape and dorsal; 2.5-3.5 scales between ventral origin and lateral line. Snout with distinct hump; dorsal base with highly scaly sheath. |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 10 August 2020 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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