Poropuntius margarianus (Anderson, 1879)

Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Cyprininae
Max. size:  15.7 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Yunnan, China and Myanmar.
Diagnosis:  Predorsal scales 12; transverse scale rows 6/1/3. In fresh condition, almost entirely white or silvery, with fins nearly colorless; dorsal and caudal fin with a little lack pigment distally; middle of dorsal fin with black pigment on interradial membranes; caudal fin lobes without stripes (Ref. 35912).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 20 March 2010 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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