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Etymology: Cyprinus: Latin, cyprinus = carp (Ref. 45335).
Eponymy: This is not a true eponym: the Intha are an ethnic group who live in the region of Inlé Lake (Myanmar), where the holotype was collected. (Ref. 128868), visit book page.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
Asia: Endemic to upper Irrawaddy basin incluidng Lake Inle (Ref. 94495). Salween basin and probably Mekong basin (Ref. 26580).
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 30.0 cm NG male/unsexed; (Ref. 94495)
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Doi, A., 1997. A review of taxonomic studies of cypriniform fishes in Southeast Asia. Jap. J. Ichthyol. 44(1):1-33. (Ref. 26580)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2025-2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
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