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Osteochilus waandersii

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Osteochilus microcephalus, Osteochilus schlegelii, Osteochilus spilurus, Osteochilus, Osteochilus melanopleurus

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Osteochilus waandersii is a cyprinid freshwater fish from Southeast Asia. It is found in Indochina (including the lower Mekong River and Chao Phraya River) as well as in Sumatra and Borneo. Its common name is Waanders's hard-lipped barb.

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Habitat

It inhabits submontane streams to highland waterfalls. It is migratory in larger river systems. It can move into flooded forests adjacent to upland streams.

Description

Osteochilus waandersii has a well-defined black stripe along the sides, running from the gill opening to the end of the median caudal fin rays. It grows to 20.5 cm (8.1 in) SL.

Utilization

Osteochilus waandersii is present in small-scale fisheries and occasionally in aquarium trade.

References

Osteochilus waandersii Wikipedia