| Cobitidae (Spined loaches) |
| 8.9 cm TL (male/unsexed); 9.1 cm TL (female); max.weight: 5.8 g |
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demersal; freshwater |
| Asia: India, Myanmar (Ref. 4832), Bangladesh (Ref. 1479), peninsular Thailand, Salween, Chao Phraya, Mekong and Meklong basins (Ref. 43281). In the Khasi Hills of Meghalaya and China (Ref. 38333). |
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Body depth equal from head to caudal base; pectoral rays 7-8 of male fused, forming a cylindrical ray-like structure much thicker than other rays; large black spot on the upper half of caudal base; body yellowish to brown with varying from finely speckled to coarsely spotted but always with a midlateral series of large, irregular blotches (Ref. 43281). |
| Inhabits hill streams with moderate current and pebble to stone bottom (Ref. 43281). Found in clear, swift streams and lakes with sandy bottom (Ref. 41236). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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