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Striuntius lateristriga (Valenciennes, 1842) Spanner barb |
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photo by
Janiczak, B.J. |
| Family: | Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 18.6 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 77.5 g | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 6.5; dH range: 10 | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Malay Peninsula to Borneo. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Usually inhabits clear mountain streams strewn with rocks and boulders; frequently found below waterfalls (Ref. 2091). Feeds on worms, crustaceans, insects and plant matter (Ref. 7020). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 27 January 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||