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Luciocyprinus striolatus Cui & Chu, 1986 |
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photo by
Baird, I.G. |
| Family: | Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Cyprininae | |||
| Max. size: | 200 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Mekong basin in Laos and Yunnan, China. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Distinguished from the single other species of the genus by its 5-8 longitudinal black stripes on the body; 81-92 lateral line scales (including those on caudal fin); 40-46 predorsal scales (Ref. 27732). | |||
| Biology: | Reported to prefer large, deep rivers without much current (Ref. 27732). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 21 January 2011 (A4ac) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||