| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Torinae |
| Max. size: |
100 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Java, Borneo, Malay Peninsula and the Mekong basin. |
| Diagnosis: |
Vertebrae: 39-41. Median lobe on lower lip very short, with truncate posterior margin, not reaching beyond imaginary line between corners of mouth in adults, shorter in juveniles; absence of dark longitudinal stripe in adults; anal fin tip pointed (Ref. 43281). Mentum short; predorsal scales 7-10; transverse scale rows 4/1/2; total gill rakers on external face of first gill arch 16-22; vertebrae 39-43; juveniles (in Mekong basin) silvery, pelvic fins yellow with white lateral margin; adults without lateral stripe, predominantly yellowish-green in color (Ref. 35913). |
| Biology: |
Found in medium to large-sized rivers (Ref. 12975). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 07 August 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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