| Nemacheilidae (Brook loaches) |
| 8.1 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Asia: Laos, Red River basin in China and Viet Nam. |
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Body with 7-10 bars which are very distinct in juveniles; faint in adults when they often remain only as small saddles along dorsal mid-line. Black conspicuous mid-lateral stripe, narrow in juveniles, very broad in adults. Black bar at caudal base complete (Ref. 43281). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 August 2010 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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