Discogobio laticeps Chu, Cui & Zhou, 1993
photo by CAFS

Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Labeoninae
Max. size:  14.1 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: southern China.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs in torrential waters of mountain areas, clinging to the substratum using its mouth sucking disc (Ref. 38450).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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