Family: |
Acheilognathidae (Bitterlings) |
Max. size: |
5.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Asia: Mekong basin and northern Viet Nam. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal soft rays: 10-11. Comparatively blunt snout; small maxillary barbels (Ref. 43281). |
Biology: |
Occurs in creeks. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 21 January 2011 Ref. (130435)
|
Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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