Cyprinion acinaces Banister & Clarke, 1977

Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Barbinae
Max. size:  11 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory
Distribution:  Asia: Red Sea and Gulf of Aden drainage basins of Arabia.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-12; Anal soft rays: 7-7
Biology:  It is locally consumed (Ref. 129076).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 April 2012 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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