| Family: |
Nemacheilidae (Brook loaches) |
| Max. size: |
10.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Nam Theun of the Mekong basin in Laos. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Distinguished by having 10-17 sharply defined and regular, vertical, dark brown bars on the sides distinctly wider than interspaces; the top of the head vermiculated; a complete black bar at caudal fin base; in life, a bright red caudal fin, bright yellow dorsal, anal, pelvic and pectoral fins; a complete lateral line (Ref. 27732). |
| Biology: |
Found in a variety of habitats, but usually associated with fast to very fast waters, on pebble to stone substrate (Ref. 27732). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 January 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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