Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Schizothoracinae |
Max. size: |
50.6 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Asia: Tarim River (Ref. 33508) and Boston Lake, Xijiang Autonomous Region, China (Ref. 33800). |
Diagnosis: |
Body grayish-blue on back, silvery-white on abdomen; pectoral, pelvic and anal fins light yellow and caudal fin light red; barbels 2 pairs nearly equal in length (Ref. 45563). |
Biology: |
Inhabits rivers and lakes with slight or no current. Feeds on benthic invertebrate, algae and small pieces of macrophytes (Ref. 45563). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 03 November 2022 (B2ab(iii,v)) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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