Hypsibarbus pierrei

photo by Baird, I.G.

Family:	Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Cyprininae
Max. size:	36.9 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 733.2 g
Environment:	benthopelagic; freshwater, potamodromous
Distribution:	Asia: Thailand to Viet Nam and Malaysia.
Diagnosis:	Has 4 horizontal scale rows between lateral line and mid-dorsal scale row at dorsal-fin origin; 5-8 gill rakers in lower limb of first arch (Ref. 12693). Has 15-19 serrae along posterior edge of last simple dorsal ray (Ref. 43281).
Biology:	Found in medium to large rivers. May grow to at least 30 cm.
IUCN Red List Status:	Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 24 February 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:	harmless

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