| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Cyprininae |
| Max. size: |
12 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater, potamodromous |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Mekong, Chao Phrya and Meklong basins and Malay Peninsula. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal soft rays: 9-9. Has black spot at the base of the anterior dorsal fin ray; dark green back (Ref. 37768); 25-27 gill rakers on first arch (Ref. 37829); 6 branched anal-fin rays (Ref. 12693). |
| Biology: |
Occurs in lowland rivers. Rarely found in large numbers. Little is known about the biology of this species. Reported to be herbivorous (Ref. 12975). Used to make prahoc along the Tonlé Sap, Cambodia. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 27 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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