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Sinibotia longiventralis (Yang & Chen, 1992) |
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photo by
Janiczak, B.J. |
| Family: | Botiidae (Pointface loaches), subfamily: Botiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 10.55 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Mekong basin in Laos, Yunnan and Thailand. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Body with 7-10 broad, faintly contrasted bars; dorsal and anal fins with faint median row of spots; body slender, depth 4.3-5.0 times in SL (Ref. 43281). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits streams and rivers with rocky bottoms. Feed on algae and insects. Omnivore (Ref. 26054). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 05 September 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||