| Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Labeoninae |
| 12.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Asia: China. |
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Vertebrae: 40-40. Prefringe of rostral cap split into 8-12 tiny lobes; maxillary barbels shorter than eye diameter (its length 54.5%-76% of eye diameter); intestine stunt (diameter 55%-64% of eye diameter); ventral fin never reaching anus; 5-6 lateral line scales between pectoral fin tip and pelvic fin origin; pectoral fin short (16.5%-17.5% of SL); eye small (28.6%-39.3% of interorbital width); maxillary barbels almost equal to rostral barbels and shorter than eye diameter (54.7%-76% of eye diameter); papillate band on lower lip narrow (36%-40% of eye diameter); 3-4 rows of horny tubercles on tip and sides of snout limited to premargin of nostril (Ref. 50421). |
| Found on the lower layer of fast-flowing rivers or montane streams (Ref. 50421). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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