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Cyprinidae

Parachela williaminae

Parachela williaminae

  • Tropical
  • Lower river
  • Regional distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • Southeast Asia
  • Fusiform
  • Small
  • Tropical fish

Parachela williaminae is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Xenocyprididae, the East Asian minnows or sharpbellies. It inhabits Thailand, Cambodia and Laos. It has a maximum length of 12 centimetres (4.7 in) and is used for food locally.

Maximum length
12 cm
Water
Freshwater
Body shape
fusiform
Distribution
Asia: Mekong basin from northern Thailand downstream to the Great Lake, Cambodia (Ref. 12693 ) and Chao Phraya basin (Ref. 26336 ).
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern

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