| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Cyprininae |
| Max. size: |
24.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Yunnan, China. |
| Diagnosis: |
Body silver gray on sides, white on abdomen and fins light yellow; black in front of lip; scales above lateral line with crescent black spots. Barbels 1 or 2 pairs and rostral one less developed or degenerated. |
| Biology: |
Lives in the upper and middle layers of the lake along the shore and in winter it stays in deep places of water. Feeds on plankton, small fishes, shrimps and algae. Spawns in May and June mainly at the bottom sides of rocks in shallow clear water (Ref. 45563). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 02 November 2022 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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