| Family: |
Serpenticobitidae (Snake loaches) |
| Max. size: |
4.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Xe Bangfai (Mekong) and Xe Bang Hiang in Laos. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Distinguishable by its unique color pattern of 7-8 quite regular, dark, vertical bars on the body; pale interspaces in some specimens with thin, median, dark bar; all fins with rows of black spots; overhanging snout; small mouth with fleshy lips; absence of mental lobe; presence in some specimens of a labial barbel on lower lip near corner of mouth (Ref. 27732). |
| Biology: |
Found in stretches with relatively swift, clear water, with boulders and gravel bottom (Ref. 27732). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 19 February 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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