| Family: |
Nemacheilidae (Brook loaches) |
| Max. size: |
4.85 cm SL (male/unsexed); 5.34 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Sumatra, Indonesia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-13; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Row of comparatively large tubercles present on enlarged, elongate scales rows immediately above and below the lateral line scale row on the anterior half of the caudal peduncle; color pattern of 11-15 dorsal saddles, a series of 8- 13 lateral blotches centered along the lateral line, and without a dark spot at anterior base of dorsal fin (Ref. 42961). |
| Biology: |
Recorded from shallow, clear streams with gravel or sand bottom (Ref. 42961). Juveniles also known from murky water (Ref. 42961). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 01 July 2019 (B1ab(i,iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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