Laubuka brahmaputraensis Kulabtong, Suksri & Nonpayom, 2012
Laubuka brahmaputraensis
photo by Kulabtong, Suksri & Nonpayom

Family:  Danionidae (Danios), subfamily: Danioninae
Max. size:  3.39 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Brahmaputra River, Bangladesh.
Diagnosis:  Distinguished from all other congeners by the combination of the following characters: lateral line scales, complete with 31-32 + 1-2 scales; transverse line scales on body showing ½ 6 - ½ 7/1 / 2 ½ - 3 ½ scales; body slender, body depth 25.1-29.3% SL, caudal peduncle depth 8.9- 9.8% SL; anal fin with three unbranched rays and 19 ½ - 20 ½ branched rays; pelvic fin is short (43.2- 83.3% HL), not reaching beyond the anus, a black blotch above the pectoral fin base; lower jaw smooth, lacking tubercles on skin (Ref. 90071).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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