| Nemacheilidae (Brook loaches) |
| 10.4 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; freshwater |
| Asia: Mekong basin. |
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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. It can be distinguished by its complete lateral line and inflated cheeks (Ref. 39226). Absence or small median notch in upper lip; head length 3.7-4.0 times in SL; body depth 5.7-6.1 times in SL; caudal peduncle with a low adipose keel, length 6.4-6.8 times in SL, depth 7.4-8.1 times in SL, 1.1-1.3 times in length (for individuals 5-7 cm SL); top of head vermiculated; body with 9-13 bars, slightly wider than interspaces, somewhat irregularly set, continuous across back; black bar at caudal base usually complete, sometimes not reaching ventral mid-line, bent forwards at upper extremity; dorsal base with a black spot anteriorly, followed by orange patch and a low elongate grey blotch (Ref. 43281). |
| Found in riffles (Ref. 43281). Inhabits mountain streams over sandy and gravelly bottom (Ref. 51717). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 06 July 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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Reported from the Mekong basin (Ref. 4792). Occurs in Nam Ou and Nam Tha basins and northeastern Xaignabouli Province (Ref. 43281). Found in Huey Nam Puat at Ban Nam Puat (Ref. 39226). Also Ref. 12041. |
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