| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Cyprininae |
| Max. size: |
13 cm NG (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Yi-lung Lake, Yunnan, China. Needs better reference. |
| Diagnosis: |
Body orange in upper part of eyes, grayish black or deep green on head and top of body, silver white on sides; pectoral and pelvic fins slightly yellow. Head conical and snout pointed; lower jaw slightly protruded; barbels 2 pairs; last simple ray of dorsal and anal fins spined and serrated on hind margins. |
| Biology: |
Adults mostly live in the deep parts of the lake without waterweeds. Feed mainly on plankton. Spawning period is in April and May (Ref. 45563). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Extinct (EX); Date assessed: 21 January 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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