Pectenocypris balaena Roberts, 1989
Pectenocypris balaena
photo by Roberts, T.R.

Family:  Danionidae (Danios), subfamily: Rasborinae
Max. size:  3.5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Known only from Kapuas (Borneo).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits small forest streams. Collected in open areas, usually with flooded grasses. Feeds on phytoplankton (Ref. 56749).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 March 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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