| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Cyprininae |
| Max. size: |
200 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Mekong basin in Laos and Yunnan, China. |
| Diagnosis: |
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). |
| Biology: |
Reported to prefer large, deep rivers without much current (Ref. 27732). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 21 January 2011 (A4ac) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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