Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Cyprininae |
Max. size: |
35 cm OT (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Asia: Erhai Lake (Mekong basin) in Yunnan Province, China. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Adults live in lake (Ref. 26563). Previously important in fisheries (Ref. 45623). Length type refers to body length (Ref. 26563). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 18 January 2011 (C2a(ii)) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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