Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae |
Max. size: |
6.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Asia: Mekong basin, Chao Phraya and Meklong basins and peninsular Thailand north of isthmus of Kra. |
Diagnosis: |
Two pairs of barbels; dorsal profile more or less straight; a small black spot immediately below dorsal-fin origin, one on the middle of caudal peduncle at caudal-fin base; a faint longitudinally elongate blotch immediately behind upper extremity of gill opening, followed along body midline by a dark spot below dorsal and one or two above anal fin; black crescent at the base of scales; a narrow black distal margin on anal fin in large individuals (Ref. 36949). |
Biology: |
Inhabits hill streams with clear water (Ref. 43281). Reaches up to at least 6.5 cm SL (Ref. 43281). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 January 2019 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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