Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: No subfamily |
10 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
benthopelagic |
Asia: endemic to Lake Naujan, Mindoro and from Sabaan, Mamboc and Baco rivers in the Philippines. |
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. |
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Vulnerable (D2)
(Ref. 96402)
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harmless |
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