Crossocheilus tchangi Fowler, 1935

Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Labeoninae
Max. size:  12.9 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Chao Phraya, Mae Khlong, Bangpakong, Tapi, and Trang basins in Thailand.
Diagnosis:  Crossocheilus tchangi is diagnosed from all other congengers by the following combination of characters: edge of upper lip smooth; lower lip rectangular in shape, width greater than length; maxillary barbels, if present, tiny, hidden in corner of mouth; black midlateral stripe present only on posterior 1 =3 of body, terminating in distinct horizontally elongated spot on caudal peduncle, not on caudal-fin rays (Ref. 116015).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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