| Nemacheilidae (Brook loaches) |
| 5.1 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Asia: Chao Phraya basin and its tributary streams around the central plain of Thailand (Ref. 39226). Reported from the Mekong basin (Ref. 26336). |
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Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal soft rays: 8-8. A member of the group of species with complete or nearly complete lateral line, 8 1/2 branched dorsal rays, 9+8 branched caudal rays and no sexual dimorphism. Can be distinguished by the following characters: lateral head length 104-120% HL; lateral line complete or reaching at least posterior extremity of anal fin base (seldom only to anus); caudal fin emarginate (Ref. 39226). |
| Feeds on insect larvae (Ref. 39226). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 July 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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