| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Cyprininae |
| Max. size: |
12.4 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Xe Kong tributaries on Bolaven Plateau in Laos. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8. Distinguished from the other species of the genus by its narrower head, snout and head, hypertrophied lips, very pointed snout and 13 predorsal scales (Ref. 36949). Dorsal fin with 7 branched rays; uniformly dark greenish body in life; caudal fin without noticeable marks (Ref. 43281). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 11 November 2011 (B1ab(ii,iii,v)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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