| Xenocyprididae (East Asian minnows) |
| 12 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Asia: Mekong basin from northern Thailand downstream to the Great Lake, Cambodia (Ref. 12693) and Chao Phraya basin (Ref. 26336). |
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Pectoral fin extending behind tips of pelvic fin; 34-35 branched anal-fin rays; no dark pigment outlining canal on anterior lateral-line scales; 22-26 gill rakers on 1st arch (Ref. 12693). |
| Inhabits medium to large-sized rivers with fast current and relatively clear water (Ref. 12693). Used to make prahoc (Ref. 12693). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 November 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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