Classification / Names
Common names from other countries
Main reference
Size / Weight / Age
Max length : 35.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 7050)
Length at first maturity
Lm 51.9, range 44 - 63.5 cm
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.7 - 8.7
Climate / Range
Tropical; 18°C - 26°C (Ref. 56147), preferred ?
Distribution
Short description
Dorsal
spines
(total): 4;
Dorsal
soft rays
(total): 7-9;
Anal
spines: 3;
Anal
soft rays: 5. Distinguished from other species of the genus in the Lancangjiang River by the following combination of characters: body compressed; median lobe of lower lip short, free margin truncate, not extending to a line connecting inner corners of mouth; eyes visible in ventral view; isthmus with small distinct scales, more than 18 scales between isthmus and origin of pelvic fin; gill rakers 15-20; supero-posterior margin of dorsal fin deeply concave; tip of anal fin pointed; color in life silvery, back dark, fins dark gray (Ref 13848).
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 115185)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; aquaculture: commercial; aquarium: commercial
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Estimates of some properties based on models
Phylogenetic diversity index
PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)
Trophic Level
2.9 ±0.4 se; Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Fec=2,676)
Vulnerability
Moderate vulnerability (38 of 100)
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