Thinlip barb
📖 Overview
Occurs in upland reaches of large and medium sized rivers . Feeds on benthic organisms and insect larvae . Undergoes upstream movement for spawning . Little is known about this species due to past confusion with P. jullieni .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 13; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9; Vertebrae: 36 - 37. Differs from its congeners in having larger (fewer) scales, scale rows between lateral line scale row and pelvic fin 3, fewer vertebrae, weak stripes, only three stripes between lateral line scale row and pelvic fin rather than four, and free posterior margin of left and right sides of lower lip widely separated at midline. Barbels relatively long.: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Thinlip barb is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical endemic to the Mekong River.
🌿 Ecology
benthic organisms and insect larvae (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Thinlip barb.
🔍 Similar Species
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