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Crossocheilus oblongus Kuhl & Van Hasselt, 1823 Siamese flying fox |
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photo by
Noren, M. |
| Family: | Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Labeoninae | |||
| Max. size: | 16 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.5 - 8; dH range: 5 - 20 | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Thailand to Indonesia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Vertebrae: 22-24. With broad lateral stripe along the body; lateral stripe extending onto middle rays of caudal fin; 8-9 predorsal scales; rostral barbels only (Ref. 12693); 2-3 scale rows between anus and anal fin origin (Ref. 43281). | |||
| Biology: | Usually occurs in hill streams or near rapids, in clear, fast flowing water (Ref. 43281). Found at bottom depths of rivers and streams. Microphagous, feeding on periphyton and phytoplankton (Ref. 12693). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 26 December 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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