Bangana lippus (Fowler, 1936)

Description


Lateral line scales 33-36 + 2-3. Branched dorsal rays 10.5. Snout rounded when seen from above. Fins of juveniles tainted with orange (especially anal).

Taxonomic Hierarchy


Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Cypriniformes

Family: Cyprinidae

Genus: Bangana

Species: Bangana lippus (Fowler, 1936)

Climate Zone


  • Tropical
  • Location


  • Asia: Mekong basin in northern Laos, Xishuangbanna and Myanmar.
  • Biology


    Life cycle and mating behavior

    Habitat


    benthopelagic