| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Cyprininae |
| Max. size: |
15 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Mekong basin in Laos and Yunnan, China. |
| Diagnosis: |
Anal fin with 5 1/2 branched rays; absence of black spot on anterior base of dorsal fin, but tip of fin blackish (Ref. 43281). |
| Biology: |
Occurs in large rivers, usually over sandy or muddy bottom, frequent in backwaters. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 27 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
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