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Parachela williaminae Fowler, 1934 |
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photo by
Vidthayanon, C. |
| Family: | Xenocyprididae (East Asian minnows) | |||
| Max. size: | 12 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Mekong basin from northern Thailand downstream to the Great Lake, Cambodia (Ref. 12693) and Chao Phraya basin (Ref. 26336). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Pectoral fin extending behind tips of pelvic fin; 34-35 branched anal-fin rays; no dark pigment outlining canal on anterior lateral-line scales; 22-26 gill rakers on 1st arch (Ref. 12693). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits medium to large-sized rivers with fast current and relatively clear water (Ref. 12693). Used to make prahoc (Ref. 12693). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 November 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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