| Family: |
Balitoridae (River loaches) |
| Max. size: |
12 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; brackish |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Nam Ma basin in Laos, Red River basin in Viet Nam and Yunnan, and southeastern China. |
| Diagnosis: |
Having body depth 1.0-1.2 times in width (at pelvic origin); belly entirely without scales in front of anus; pectoral fin reaching only about halfway between its base and pelvic origin; 8-9 relatively small black blotches along back, surrounded by a paler area (Ref. 43281). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits rapid flowing streams. Shares its habitat with Hemimyzon myersi. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 August 2010 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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