| Family: |
Cobitidae (Spined loaches) |
| Max. size: |
10.6 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Mekong basin (Ref. 12041). Reportedly from Laos, but no exact locality data; central Viet Nam (Ref. 43281). |
| Diagnosis: |
Flank with longitudinal series of squarish black blotches; vermiculated marks arranged in 2 rows above mid-lateral blotches; small black dot at upper extremity of caudal base (Ref. 43281). |
| Biology: |
Oviparous, with distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 26 July 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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