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Mekongina erythrospila

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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 KratiƩ 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

Mekongina erythrospila Wikipedia


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