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Osteochilus melanopleurus (Cyprinidae)
Lao Name: Nok Khao


The following information has been kindly supplied by Mr Terry Warren. Email: twarren@udon.loxinfo.co.th
Maximum size (cm): 60
Major nutrition mode: Herbivorous
Diet: Macrophytes, phytoplankton, algae
Migration (months) Upstream: ?
Downstream: ?
Lateral: 5 to 8
Longitudinal migratory species: Yes
Spawning habitat: ?
Spawning months: 6 to 8
Endemic in the Mekong Basin: No
Abundance category: Fairly abundant
Commercial status: Commercial
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Last updated 18 July, 2000
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