Crossocheilus burmanicus Hora, 1936
Crossocheilus burmanicus
photo by Vidthayanon, C.

Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Labeoninae
Max. size:  17.8 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 50.0 g
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: India, Myanmar, and China.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal soft rays: 7-7; Vertebrae: 33-33
Biology:  Found in the middle and lower layers of swift, mountainous streams and rivers (Ref. 83502). Feeds mainly on algae (Ref. 83502).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 February 2010 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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