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Procypris mera Lin, 1933 |
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CAFS |
| Family: | Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Cyprininae | |||
| Max. size: | max.weight: 1,000.0 g | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Body dark black on head and back, stripes on sides of body; abdomen silver white and fins deeply black. Barbels 2 pairs; lateral line slightly decurved downward; outer edge of dorsal fin concave; pectoral fin long and pointed, extending or surpassing origin of pelvic fin. | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits deep pools in rivers. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 15 August 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||