| Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Cyprininae |
| 200 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Asia: Mekong basin in Laos and Yunnan, China. |
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Distinguished from the single other species of the genus by its 5-8 longitudinal black stripes on the body; 81-92 lateral line scales (including those on caudal fin); 40-46 predorsal scales (Ref. 27732). |
| Reported to prefer large, deep rivers without much current (Ref. 27732). |
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Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 21 January 2011 (A4ac) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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