Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Cyprininae |
Max. size: |
max.weight: 1,000.0 g |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Asia. |
Diagnosis: |
Body dark black on head and back, stripes on sides of body; abdomen silver white and fins deeply black. Barbels 2 pairs; lateral line slightly decurved downward; outer edge of dorsal fin concave; pectoral fin long and pointed, extending or surpassing origin of pelvic fin. |
Biology: |
Inhabits deep pools in rivers. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 15 August 2010 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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