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Hampala siamensis Panitvong & Hui, 2025 Black-backed hampala |
| Family: | Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 22.6 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Thailand. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal soft rays: 7-8; Vertebrae: 28-28. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: lateral line scales 26-27; in adults: bar 1 saddle or inverted triangle shape, 5½-6 scales wide by 2½-3 scales deep, barely visible in preserved specimen; a faint horizontal stripe along lateral side of body, 1½-2 scales wide, displayed in life only when stressed; upper and lower edges of caudal fin with a gray to black marginal band; all fins pale orange in life; head pointed, wedge-shaped, large (length 32.3-35.0 % SL) (Ref. 133080). | |||
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| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||