| Family: |
Nemacheilidae (Brook loaches) |
| Max. size: |
6.1 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Nam Theun of the Mekong basin in Laos. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Distinguished by its anterior nostril at the extremity of a small tube; axillary pelvic lobe rudimentary or absent; a complete lateral line; about 8-11 well marked vertical bars on the sides; often a vermiculated pattern on the cheeks (Ref. 27732). |
| Biology: |
Found in stretches with relatively slow current and gravel or sandy substrate; stomach of one female contained arthropod remains (Ref. 27732). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 01 March 2007 (A3ce) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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