Kingdom Animalia Family Cyprinidae Genus Mekongina Order Cypriniformes | Class Actinopterygii Phylum Chordata Rank Species | |
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Similar Mekongina, Bangana behri, Osteochilus waandersii, Labiobarbus leptocheilus, Cypriniformes | ||
Mekongina erythrospila is a cyprinid fish endemic to the Mekong river basin. It grows to 45 cm (18 in) SL.
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Distribution and habitat
It occurs in the Mekong river basin between Kratié and Chiang Rai. It lives in flowing water, mainly in rocky areas.
Utilization
It is an important commercial fishery species, as well as food fish for local consumption. In Cambodia, it is the most important fishery species by catch weight.
References
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