Laocypris hispida Kottelat, 2000

Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Cyprininae
Max. size:  5.3 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; depth range 0 - 1 m
Distribution:  Asia: Laos.
Diagnosis:  5-6 irregularly shaped and placed black bars, black blotch at end of caudal peduncle; last simple dorsal ray slender, not serrated posteriorly; snout, cheeks and lower jaw covered by conspicuous and densely set tubercles; lower lip not interrupted in middle (Ref. 43281).
Biology:  Found in clear water with moderate current (Ref. 43281).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 21 January 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:  Occurs in the Nam San (tributary of Nam Ngum) and Nam Mang basins (Ref. 43281). Type locality, tributary of Nam San, Houay Sala Yai, Saisomboun Special Zone (Ref. 36949).


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