Hypsibarbus
wetmorei
(Smith, 1931)
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Family:
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Cyprinidae
(Minnows or carps)
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Order:
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Cypriniformes
(carps)
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Class:
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Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
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In this site name:
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Max. size:
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25.0 cm TL (male/unsexed; Ref. 12693) |
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Environment: |
benthopelagic; potamodromous (Ref. 51243); freshwater; pH range: 7.0; dH range: 15
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Climate: |
tropical; 22 – 25°C |
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Importance:
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fisheries: minor commercial; aquaculture: commercial; aquarium: commercial |
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Resilience: |
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.) |
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Distribution:
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Asia: Maeklong, Mekong and Chao Phraya basins; Malay Peninsula.
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Morphology:
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Dorsal
soft rays
(total): 8 - 8;
Anal
soft rays: 5. Upper body reddish brown; pelvic and anal fins red to reddish orange; 1 scale count between the vent and anal fin (Ref. 37768). Robust body, not compressed; 3-5 gill rakers on lower arm of first arch; 7-9 predorsal scales; and 9-14 dorsal-spine serrations (Ref. 12693). Usually with 2 scale rows between anus and anal origin; distance between distal serrae on posterior margin of last simple dorsal ray much greater than width on bases of serrae (Ref. 43281).
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Biology: |
Occurs at midwater to bottom depths of medium-sized streams in forests. Not known to migrate, but may move upstream during periods of high water levels. Does not persist in impoundments. Most likely sold fresh (Ref. 12693).
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Red List Status: |
Not in IUCN Red List (Ref. 57073)
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Dangerous:
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harmless
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