Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Labeoninae |
Max. size: |
28 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; freshwater, potamodromous |
Distribution: |
Asia: Chao Phraya basin and streams of the Gulf of Thailand (Ref. 12693). Reported from the Mekong basin (Ref. 26336). |
Diagnosis: |
Has 4 stripes on caudal peduncle; 11-12 predorsal scales; 5+20 gill rakers on anterior side of first arch (Ref. 12693). |
Biology: |
Inhabits large and medium-sized rivers as well as streams. Diet is probably similar to other species of Lobocheilos (Ref. 12693). Found browsing on algae growing on rocks in clear, shallow water (Ref. 1632). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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