| Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Torinae |
| 5.27 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Asia: Lancangjiang basin [Mekong basin) in Yunnan Province, China. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 4-4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 5-5. Distinguishable from other species of the genus by the combination of the following characters: color pattern consisting of a blackish longitudinal stripe along side of body; more lateral line scales (34-35) and predorsal scales (14); median lobe of lower lip with a truncate posterior margin, not extending to a line connecting inner corners of mouth; eye diameter smaller (13.1-13.8% of HL, vs. 14.6-31.2%) and visible in ventral view; interorbital width wider (43.8-45.7% of HL, vs. 27.8-40.0%); isthmus naked, scales embedded in skin; gill rakers 19-22 (Ref 13848). |
| Found in streams with clear water and usually with slow current (Ref. 13848). |
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Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 05 August 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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