Luciosoma spilopleura Bleeker, 1855
Apollo sharkminnow
photo by Roberts, T.R.

Family:  Danionidae (Danios), subfamily: Chedrinae
Max. size:  25 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.5; dH range: 5 - 8
Distribution:  Asia: Thailand to Sumatra and Borneo.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Known from high gradient rivers with rocky, stony or gravel bottoms (Ref. 7050).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 08 April 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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