Amblyrhynchichthys micracanthus

photo by Vidthayanon, C.

Family:	Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Cyprininae
Max. size:	19.67 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:	benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:	Asia: Mekong, Chao Phraya, Mae Khlong and Tapi river drainages in Indochina.
Diagnosis:	Distinguished from its only congener, Amblyrhynchichthys truncatus, in possessing a more truncate snout (straight vs. gently rounded lateral profile), shorter dorsal spine (15.5-25.7% SL vs. 26.7-29.9), smaller eye when similar-sized individuals of larger than ca. 7 cm SL are compared (28.7-34.9% HL vs. 32.7-36.3) and fewer gill rakers (34-37 vs. 39-40) (Ref. 55878).
Biology:	Inhabits mainly rivers, with juvenile occasionally entering swamps and flooded fields and feeds mainly on periphyton (Ref. 55878).
IUCN Red List Status:	Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 February 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:	harmless

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