Clupisoma sinense (Huang, 1981)
Clupisoma sinense
photo by Warren, T.

Family:  Ailiidae (Asian schilbeids)
Max. size:  31 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater, potamodromous
Distribution:  Asia: main stem of the Mekong as far upstream as Yunnan Province, China. Also found in the Pahang River, Malaysia.
Diagnosis:  Anal soft rays: 44-50. 8 barbels;
Biology:  Oviparous, eggs are unguarded (Ref. 205). Sold fresh (Ref. 12693).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 February 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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