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Nemacheilus cleopatra Freyhof & Serov, 2001 |
| Family: | Nemacheilidae (Brook loaches) | |||
| Max. size: | 7.97 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: River Ba or Da Rang, Viet Nam. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-14; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 9-9. 9.5 branched dorsal-fin rays; no conspicuous large black spot on anterior dorsal-fin rays; body with 9-13 vertically elongated dark blotches, reaching beyond lateral line in large specimens, 8-11 saddles along dorsal midline; no conspicuous black stripe along lateral line or at mid-dorsal longitudinal line; caudal peduncle 1.4-1.9 times longer than deep; predorsal part of body covered by embedded scales; no acuminate scales on caudal peduncle; a distinct median incision in upper lip. | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits fast flowing water on open sand substratum. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 August 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||