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Spinibarbus caldwelli (Nichols, 1925) |
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| Family: | Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Spinibarbinae | |||
| Max. size: | 32.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Laos, Viet Nam and China. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Having a forward directed spine in front of dorsal fin origin; anal fin with 5 1/2 branched rays; post-labial groove interrupted in middle; conspicuous crescent shaped marks on each scale and large black blotch on dorsal fin of juveniles; black margin on dorsal fin of adults, often also on caudal and anal fins (Ref. 43281). | |||
| Biology: | Adults occur in swift waters (Ref. 43281). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 03 September 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||