Barbodes rhombeus (Kottelat, 2000)
Barbodes rhombeus
photo by Ott, G.

Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae
Max. size:  6.5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Mekong basin, Chao Phraya and Meklong basins and peninsular Thailand north of isthmus of Kra.
Diagnosis:  Two pairs of barbels; dorsal profile more or less straight; a small black spot immediately below dorsal-fin origin, one on the middle of caudal peduncle at caudal-fin base; a faint longitudinally elongate blotch immediately behind upper extremity of gill opening, followed along body midline by a dark spot below dorsal and one or two above anal fin; black crescent at the base of scales; a narrow black distal margin on anal fin in large individuals (Ref. 36949).
Biology:  Inhabits hill streams with clear water (Ref. 43281). Reaches up to at least 6.5 cm SL (Ref. 43281).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 January 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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