Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Labeoninae |
Max. size: |
11 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Asia: Mekong (Ref. 27732), Chao Phraya and Maeklong basins (Ref. 26336). |
Diagnosis: |
Has a relatively narrow midlateral stripe (width about 1-1.5 scale rows); a plain dorsal fin; a distinct black submarginal stripe along each caudal-fin lobe (Ref. 27732); with rostral barbels only; small mental disk, shorter than wide (Ref. 12693). |
Biology: |
Inhabits rocky bottoms in fast flowing water of all sizes of rivers and streams. Feeds on periphyton, phytoplankton and some insects (Ref. 12693). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 26 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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