Barbodes hemictenus Jordan & Richardson, 1908
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 Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: No subfamily
 Max. size:  10 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  benthopelagic
 Distribution:  Asia: endemic to Lake Naujan, Mindoro and from Sabaan, Mamboc and Baco rivers in the Philippines.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 5-5. Preserved color blackish on top of head and dorsal region merging to dark olive brown on sides; paler or yellowish ventrally; minute spots forms a dark margin to scales on sides; fin rays more or less dusky. Eyes with a narrow circular gelatinous lid. 8 (rarely 9) scales from nape to dorsal. 2.5 scales between origin of ventral and lateral line. Ventral axillary scale pointed, 1.5-1.75X in head. Minute pores usually cover the top of head. Short snout rounded equals eye or a seventh longer.
 Biology: 
 IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (D2) (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 06.03.92
 Modified by: Torres, Armi G. - 18.01.14

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