Parasikukia maculata Doi, 2000
Parasikukia maculata
photo by Panitvong, N.

Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Cyprininae
Max. size:  3.75 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; depth range - 0 m
Distribution:  Asia: Thailand.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal soft rays: 9-9; Vertebrae: 30-30. Body silvery with small, distinct, dark, saddle-shaped spot anterior to origin of dorsal fin and small dark blotch on caudal peduncle; all fins greyish (Ref. 42106).
Biology:  Collected from a small stream with a depth of about 50 cm (Ref. 42106).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 27 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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