Discogobio laticeps Chu, Cui & Zhou, 1993 |
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CAFS |
Family: | Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Labeoninae | |||
Max. size: | 14.1 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
Distribution: | Asia: southern China. | |||
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Biology: | Occurs in torrential waters of mountain areas, clinging to the substratum using its mouth sucking disc (Ref. 38450). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 October 2023 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |