| Family: |
Cobitidae (Spined loaches) |
| Max. size: |
11 cm (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Myanmar to Malaysia, including the Mekong basin on the Khorat Plateau. Reported from the Irrawaddy River (Ref. 51717). |
| Diagnosis: |
Caudal fin with 6-7 well-defined bars on medium sized individuals (Ref. 12693). |
| Biology: |
Occurs in small, clear, swift streams with sandy bottoms (Ref. 12693). Feeds on worms and insect larvae along with some algae (Ref. 12693). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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