Family: |
Nemacheilidae (Brook loaches) |
Max. size: |
7.36 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Asia: River Lam, Viet Nam. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-13; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 9-9. Outer rostral barbels very long, reaching lower front corner of opercle; 8+8 branched caudal-fin rays; nostril flap pointed, reaching eye; body dark brown, 6-15 white or yellow bars most prominent in postdorsal body. |
Biology: |
Found in streams; restricted to microhabitats with moderate flowing water and never in riffles or waterfalls. Associated with S. hingi and Oreoglanis sp. (Sisoridae). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 11 August 2010 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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