Pseudocrossocheilus nigrovittatus (Su, Yang & Cui, 2003)

Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Labeoninae
Max. size:  9.7 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: China.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 5-5. Wide (3 rows of scales) black longitudinal stripe along the lateral line which is complete; transverse oblique black stripe on the dorsal fin; many cloudy black blotches on dorsum and sides; ventral fin extending over anus and almost reaching anal fin base; 13 predorsal scales regularly arranged; caudal peduncle deep (14.7%-15.5% of SL); shallow transverse groove between calvaria and snout tip (Ref. 50421).
Biology:  Occurs in the lower layer of fast-flowing rivers (Ref. 50421).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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