| Family: |
Nemacheilidae (Brook loaches) |
| Max. size: |
10.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Laos, Viet Nam and China. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-13. Mid-lateral series of black blotches in anterior part of body, often fused to form a complete black mid-lateral stripe; conspicuous black blotch at caudal base; lips with a single row of large papillae (Ref. 43281). Differs from Traccatichthys pulcher by the absence of the distinct black submarginal streaks on dorsal and caudal fins and the presence of a dark brown lateral stripe, with 12-23 small chevron shaped marked (Ref. 40772). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 August 2010 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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