| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Acrossocheilinae |
| Max. size: |
29.7 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 207.1 g |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Nam Xam and Nam Ma basins in Laos; Red River basin in Viet Nam and Yunnan, China; and southeastern China. |
| Diagnosis: |
Coloration with 6 dark bars (anterior one right behind gill opening, posterior one at caudal base), narrow in juveniles, broad in adults; lower lip interrupted medially, the two halves not in contact anteriorly, sharp horny sheath exposed, conspicuously arched (Ref. 43281). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 27 July 2010 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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