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Pseudocrossocheilus tridentis (Cui & Chu, 1986) |
| Family: | Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Labeoninae | |||
| Max. size: | 12.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: China. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Vertebrae: 40-40. Prefringe of rostral cap split into 8-12 tiny lobes; maxillary barbels shorter than eye diameter (its length 54.5%-76% of eye diameter); intestine stunt (diameter 55%-64% of eye diameter); ventral fin never reaching anus; 5-6 lateral line scales between pectoral fin tip and pelvic fin origin; pectoral fin short (16.5%-17.5% of SL); eye small (28.6%-39.3% of interorbital width); maxillary barbels almost equal to rostral barbels and shorter than eye diameter (54.7%-76% of eye diameter); papillate band on lower lip narrow (36%-40% of eye diameter); 3-4 rows of horny tubercles on tip and sides of snout limited to premargin of nostril (Ref. 50421). | |||
| Biology: | Found on the lower layer of fast-flowing rivers or montane streams (Ref. 50421). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 October 2023 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||