| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Cyprininae |
| Max. size: |
19.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Tunghai, Yunnan, China (type locality). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Adults live in shallow water with aquatic plants and usually seeks food in the middle and lower layers of water bodies. Feed mainly on small fishes and shrimps. Viscid eggs are spawned on aquatic plants in April and May (Ref. 45563). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 12 August 2009 (B1ab(iii,v)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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