Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Torinae |
45 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Asia: Thailand and Cambodia, south to Malaysia. |
Dorsal-fin with 9 branched rays; often with sharp scraping edge on lower lip; no black lateral stripe (Ref. 12693). |
Inhabits pools of clear forested streams and rivers. Often develops a sharp edge on the lower jaw, which is used for scraping rocks as it grazes (Ref. 12693). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 February 2019 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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