Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Labeoninae |
Max. size: |
22 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Asia: known only from the type locality, the Kinabatangan and Segama river basins in Sabah, northeastern Borneo, Malaysia. |
Diagnosis: |
Vertebrae: 35-36. Distinguished from all other species of Labiobarbus by having only 18-22 branched dorsal rays (versus 22 or more), a very thick head and body, and a very steep dorsal profile, concave at the nape. Maxillary barbel very long, extending posteriorly well beyond eye (Ref. 7424). |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 08 February 2019 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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