| Family: |
Balitoridae (River loaches) |
| Max. size: |
5.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Mekong River basin in Laos and Yunnan, China |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal soft rays: 7-7. Pelvic fin contiguous, distance between bases of last pelvic rays 7.5-11.5 times in body width at pelvic origin (Ref. 43281). |
| Biology: |
Found in rapids and fast flowing water, under large stones (Ref. 43281). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 18 February 2011 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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