| Family: |
Nemacheilidae (Brook loaches) |
| Max. size: |
5.1 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Nam Theun of the Mekong basin in Laos. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Uniform dark blackish brown body (black in life), head and fins; an elongated, pointed nostril flap reaching the eye. |
| Biology: |
Occurs in crevices between large blocks (Ref. 27732). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 12 January 2011 (B1ab(ii,iii,v)) Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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