| Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Torinae |
| 35 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.7 - 8.7 |
| Asia: Thailand east to Viet Nam and south to Indonesia (Ref. 7050). Known from the Chao Phraya (Ref. 26336) and Mekong (Ref. 13848). |
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Dorsal spines (total): 4-4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 5-5. Distinguished from other species of the genus in the Lancangjiang River by the following combination of characters: body compressed; median lobe of lower lip short, free margin truncate, not extending to a line connecting inner corners of mouth; eyes visible in ventral view; isthmus with small distinct scales, more than 18 scales between isthmus and origin of pelvic fin; gill rakers 15-20; supero-posterior margin of dorsal fin deeply concave; tip of anal fin pointed; color in life silvery, back dark, fins dark gray (Ref 13848). |
| Found in medium to large-sized rivers (Ref. 12975). Kept in ponds or cages in open water. Seldom seen in markets (Ref. 7050). Multiple spawner (Ref. 56317). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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Known from Peninsular Thailand, Chao Phraya and Mekong basins. Also recorded from Si Sawat (Kanchanaburi), Pattani river and Mekhan (Chiang Mai) (Ref. 37773). Also Ref. 1632, 7050. |
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