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Puntius masyai Smith, 1945 |
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| Family: | Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 2.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Mekong basin. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Lateral line incomplete, with pores only on first 10 scales; a discrete black spot at base of anterior dorsal-fin rays (Ref. 12693). | |||
| Biology: | Found in small streams and weedy lakes. Occurs from midwater to bottom levels in shallow water. Feeds on small crustaceans, worms and zooplankton (Ref. 12693). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||