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Labeo dyocheilus (McClelland, 1839) |
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photo by
Vidthayanon, C. |
| Family: | Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Labeoninae | |||
| Max. size: | 90 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater, potamodromous | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Nepal (Ref. 4832). Known from Maeklong (Ref. 26336), Salween, Chao Phraya and Mekong basins (Ref. 26336, 27732). | |||
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| Biology: | Adults live in clear active currents of large rivers (Ref. 4832). A migratory species (Ref. 37772). Found in the basin-wide mainstream of the lower Mekong (Ref. 36667). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 March 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||