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Cyprinidae

Devario apopyris

Devario apopyris

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • East Asia
  • Southeast Asia
  • Fusiform
  • Small
  • Tropical fish

Devario apopyris is a freshwater fish endemic to northern Laos. It is currently only known from its type locality in the Nam Youan watershed (Mekong basin); its true range is likely to extend into Yunnan, China. It grows to 3.8 cm (1.5 in) standard length.

Genus
Devario
Maximum length
3.8 cm
Water
Freshwater
Body shape
fusiform
Distribution
Asia: known only from the type locality, a stream near Ban Nakbon, Nam Youan watershed of the Mekong basin, northern Laos. Probably in Yunnan, China (Ref. 43281 ).
Conservation status
VUVulnerable

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