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Semiplotus modestus Day, 1870 Burmese kingfish |
| Family: | Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Barbinae | |||
| Max. size: | 20 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: India and upper Myanmar. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 4-4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20-21; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 7-7. Last dorsal spine osseous and serrated posteriorly; dorsal and pelvic fin rays branched; 14-15 predorsal scales; several open pores on either side of snout (Ref. 42977). | |||
| Biology: | A rare species (Ref. 4832). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 10 October 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||