Barbodes manguaoensis (Day, 1914)
Barbodes manguaoensis
photo by Matillano, J.D.

Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae
Max. size:  14 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: endemic to Lake Manguao, northern Palawan, Philippines.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 4-4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8. Preserved color faded yellowish brown, darker dorsally. 9 scales between nape and dorsal; 2.5-3.5 scales between ventral origin and lateral line. Snout with distinct hump; dorsal base with highly scaly sheath.
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 10 August 2020 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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