| Family: |
Botiidae (Pointface loaches), subfamily: Botiinae |
| Max. size: |
10.55 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Mekong basin in Laos, Yunnan and Thailand. |
| Diagnosis: |
Body with 7-10 broad, faintly contrasted bars; dorsal and anal fins with faint median row of spots; body slender, depth 4.3-5.0 times in SL (Ref. 43281). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits streams and rivers with rocky bottoms. Feed on algae and insects. Omnivore (Ref. 26054). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 05 September 2010 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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