Decorus decorus (Peters, 1881)
photo by CAFS

Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Labeoninae
Max. size:  33 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 4,000.0 g
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: West River in China.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Adults inhabit gravel bottom in mountain streams (Ref. 80318). Utilized for food (Ref. 80318).
IUCN Red List Status: Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 18 January 2011 (A2ace) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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