Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Labeoninae |
Max. size: |
23 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Asia: Thailand to Indonesia. Known from the Mekong basin. |
Diagnosis: |
Has 11-14 branched dorsal-fin rays; a black spot at top of gill opening; midlateral stripe on caudal peduncle (Ref. 12693). |
Biology: |
Found in upland areas with fast flowing waters (Ref. 56749). Probably migrates into seasonally flooded forests. Feeds on periphyton, phytoplankton and algae (Ref. 12693). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 23 April 2020 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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