Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Cyprininae |
Max. size: |
16.95 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 55.3 g |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater, potamodromous |
Distribution: |
Asia: apparently endemic to an area south of Hue, Viet Nam. |
Diagnosis: |
Caudal fin very pale yellow (live specimens), with dark upper and lower margins; specimens at least 6 cm SL with well developed breeding tubercles on lower half of the posterior part of body; last simple dorsal fin ray slender, with a very weak serration along its posterior margin (Ref. 36949). |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 04 September 2010 (A2ac) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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