| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Cyprininae |
| Max. size: |
28 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater, potamodromous |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Mekong and Chao Phraya basins, Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java and Borneo. |
| Diagnosis: |
Has a black blotch at the base of the caudal fin, which is not always distinct; rows of spots along scale rows; two pairs of barbels (Ref. 27732). |
| Biology: |
Found in midwater to bottom levels in small rivers, canals, ponds and reservoirs (Ref. 12693). Occurs in medium to large-sized rivers (Ref. 12975). Moves out into flooded forest during high-water season. Diet consists mainly of insects with some aquatic macrophytes. Used to make prahoc. (Ref. 12693). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 January 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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