| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Labeoninae |
| Max. size: |
90 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater, potamodromous |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Nepal (Ref. 4832). Known from Maeklong (Ref. 26336), Salween, Chao Phraya and Mekong basins (Ref. 26336, 27732). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Adults live in clear active currents of large rivers (Ref. 4832). A migratory species (Ref. 37772). Found in the basin-wide mainstream of the lower Mekong (Ref. 36667). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 March 2010 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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