|
Poropuntius laoensis (Günther, 1868) |
|
|
photo by
Jean-Francois Helias / Fishing Adventures Thailand |
| Family: | Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Cyprininae | |||
| Max. size: | 32 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 530.0 g | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Mekong basin. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Body oblong (Ref. 43281), body depth 2.8-3.1 times in SL; depth of caudal peduncle 1.1-1.3 times in its length; shorter dorsal fin (length of stiff part of last simple dorsal ray less than half of body depth at dorsal-fin origin in large specimens; the yellow and black pattern on the caudal fin more contrasted (Ref. 27732). Circumferential scale rows 22-24; predorsal scales 11-13; total gill rakers on first arch 10 or fewer (Ref. 12693). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits clear forested streams. Not found in large rivers and does not persist in impoundments. Not known to migrate. Feeds mainly on insect larvae. Not seen in markets (Ref. 12693). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 March 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||