| Family: |
Danionidae (Danios), subfamily: Chedrinae |
| Max. size: |
25 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Chao Phraya, Meklong and Mekong basins. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Mid-lateral stripe continued as a black blotch at base of upper caudal lobe; caudal fin with numerous dark spots; well-developed barbels (Ref. 43281). No spots on lateral line scales (Ref. 12693) |
| Biology: |
Found mainly in rivers (Ref. 12975). Occurs at the surface of flowing waters. Inhabits flooded forests and moves into permanent water in November and December as flood waters rapidly recede. Feeds mostly on exogenous insects as well as some small crustaceans and fish. Used to make pharos (Ref. 12693). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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