Poropuntius laoensis (Günther, 1868)
Poropuntius laoensis
photo by Jean-Francois Helias / Fishing Adventures Thailand

 Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: No subfamily
 Max. size:  32 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 530.0 g
 Environment:  benthopelagic, non-migratory
 Distribution:  Asia: Mekong basin.
 Diagnosis:  Body oblong (Ref. 43281), body depth 2.8-3.1 times in SL; depth of caudal peduncle 1.1-1.3 times in its length; shorter dorsal fin (length of stiff part of last simple dorsal ray less than half of body depth at dorsal-fin origin in large specimens; the yellow and black pattern on the caudal fin more contrasted (Ref. 27732). Circumferential scale rows 22-24; predorsal scales 11-13; total gill rakers on first arch 10 or fewer (Ref. 12693).
 Biology:  Inhabits clear forested streams. Not found in large rivers and does not persist in impoundments. Not known to migrate. Feeds mainly on insect larvae. Not seen in markets (Ref. 12693).
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Torres, Armi G. - 14.06.97
 Modified by: Binohlan, Crispina B. - 04.03.10
 Checked by: Torres, Armi G. - 08.08.01

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