| Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Cyprininae |
| 5.79 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Asia: Mekong basin. |
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| The only known cave fish in the genus Poropuntius. Apart from reduction of eyes and pigmentation, this species has not deviated greatly from riverine surface-dwelling species of the genus (Ref. 35912). |
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Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 25 February 2011 (D2) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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