Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Cyprininae |
Max. size: |
23 cm NG (male/unsexed); max.weight: 250.0 g |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Asia: China. |
Diagnosis: |
Body grayish dark on head and back, pale yellow on sides and with several numbers of grayish round marks on upper part, white on belly; paired fins and anal fin reddish. Length of head longer than depth of body; barbels 2 pairs; eyes located above the front section of head; lateral line scales larger than scales of body (Ref. 45536). |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 01 January 2008 (A2ce) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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