| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae |
| Max. size: |
22 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: only known from the outlet of Lake Lanao (Agus rapids), Mindanao, Philippines. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
The largest cyprinid species in Lake Lanao (Ref. 70969). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Extinct (EX); Date assessed: 01 January 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
Seven specimens, 13.3 - 17.6 cm, were collected by Herre in 1922 from the type locality, the rapids of the Agus, just below Dansalan bridge a short distance from Lake Lanao; caught using hook and line (Ref. 2929, 70969). Reported from 1986 survey by Mercene (Ref. 13446). No specimens were collected during the 1994 expedition (Ref. 10888). |
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