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Osteochilus enneaporos (Bleeker, 1852) |
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photo by
Roberts, T.R. |
| Family: | Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Labeoninae | |||
| Max. size: | 23 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Thailand to Indonesia. Known from the Mekong basin. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Has 11-14 branched dorsal-fin rays; a black spot at top of gill opening; midlateral stripe on caudal peduncle (Ref. 12693). | |||
| Biology: | Found in upland areas with fast flowing waters (Ref. 56749). Probably migrates into seasonally flooded forests. Feeds on periphyton, phytoplankton and algae (Ref. 12693). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 23 April 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||