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Cypriniformes (Carps) >
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps) > Labeoninae
Etymology: Crossocheilus: Greek krossoi = tassel + Greek, cheilos = lip (Ref. 45335).
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
Asia: Chao Phraya, Mae Khlong, Bangpakong, Tapi, and Trang basins in Thailand.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 12.9 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 116015)
Short description
Identification keys | Morphology | Morphometrics
Crossocheilus tchangi is diagnosed from all other congengers by the following combination of characters: edge of upper lip smooth; lower lip rectangular in shape, width greater than length; maxillary barbels, if present, tiny, hidden in corner of mouth; black midlateral stripe present only on posterior 1 =3 of body, terminating in distinct horizontally elongated spot on caudal peduncle, not
on caudal-fin rays (Ref. 116015).
Body shape (shape guide): fusiform / normal.
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Ciccotto, P.J., J.M. Pfeiffer and L.M. Page, 2017. Revision of the Cyprinid genus Crossocheilus (Tribe Labeonini) with description of a new species. Copeia 105(2):269-292. (Ref. 116015)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2025-2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
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