| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Labeoninae |
| Max. size: |
13.8 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Yunnan Province, China. |
| Diagnosis: |
Similar to D. tetrabarbatus but differs in the following aspects: by not having a projected part of snout; more lateral line scales; longer body, 3.9-4.5 times its depth. |
| Biology: |
Occurs in torrential waters of mountain areas, clinging to the substratum using its mouth sucking disc (Ref. 38450). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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