Yasuhikotakia eos (Taki, 1972)

Sun loach

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Cypriniformes \| Cobitidae \| Botiinae
Synonyms	Botia eos, ... more
Common names	Pa mou man, 东方沙鳅, Trey kanchrouk krawhorm, ... more

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Main reference

Rainboth, W.J. 1996. (Ref. 12693)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 11.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 12693)

Environment

Demersal; freshwater

Climate / Range

Tropical; 24°C - 28°C (Ref. 2060)

Asia: Mekong basin (Ref. 27732), Chao Phraya and Maeklong basins (Ref. 26336).
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Short description

Has 10-11 branched dorsal rays, a large blackish blotch on the caudal peduncle; the caudal, dorsal, anal and pelvic fins with white distal margins and black subdistal margin; some specimens almost black in life (Ref. 27732). With well-developed papillae on each side of lower lip; large mental lobe and large ethmoid spine perpendicular to snout when viewed from above (Ref. 12693).

Inhabits areas of boulders and cobble of rapidly flowing stretches of large and medium-sized rivers. Feeds mainly on mollusks and occasionally on other benthic invertebrates. Occasionally seen in the markets during the dry season. An extremely aggressive species that is often seen in the aquarium trade (Ref. 12693).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (15 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Casal, Christine Marie V.

Modified by Torres, Armi G.

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