| Family: |
Danionidae (Danios), subfamily: Rasborinae |
| Max. size: |
1.33 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Mekong basin. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal soft rays: 8-8; Vertebrae: 28-29. Usually with 5-6 branched dorsal rays; 7-8 pectoral rays; 6 pelvic rays; 22-23 lateral row scales and 0+3 gill rakers on first gill arch; 3 dark spots about the size of the pupil, one at mid-height of flank slightly before pelvic origin, one at base of posterior anal rays and one at middle of caudal base. |
| Biology: |
Inhabits swamps and ponds with clear, relatively deep water (Ref. 43281). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 February 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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