| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae |
| Max. size: |
7 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 11.9 g |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 5 - 19; depth range 0 - 5 m |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Red River basin, southwestern China, including Hainan (Ref. 43281). Widely transported around the world (Ref. 1739). |
| Diagnosis: |
Body with 4-7 narrow bars, more or less complete or dissociated into series of spots; complete lateral line; last simple dorsal ray serrated posteriorly; yellowish in color (Ref. 43281). |
| Biology: |
Adults feed on worms, crustaceans, insects, plant matter (Ref. 7020) and detritus (Ref. 5258). Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 60 cm (Ref. 51539). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 September 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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