| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Cyprininae |
| Max. size: |
35 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 5 - 12 |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Mekong and Chao Phraya basins, Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo. Becoming rare or extinct in many river basins. |
| Diagnosis: |
Silver body with black margins on dorsal, caudal, anal and pelvic; lower lip with a posterior groove forming a pocket opening backwards (Ref. 43281). |
| Biology: |
Found in midwater depths in large and medium-sized rivers and lakes. Feeds on phytoplankton, but mostly on small crustaceans, rotifers as well as insects and their larvae (Ref. 12693). Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size >150 cm (Ref. 51539). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 07 February 2019 (B2ab(i,ii,iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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