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Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) > Cypriniformes (Carps) > Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps) > No subfamily
Etymology: polylepis: From the Greek poly (meaning many, numerous) and lepis (meaning scale), alluding to the higher number of lateral line scales (34-35) compared to other species of Tor (23-28).

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Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical, preferred ?

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Asia: Lancangjiang basin [Mekong basin) in Yunnan Province, China.

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Maturity: L_m ? range ? - ? cm
Max length : 5.3 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 13848)

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Dorsal spines (total): 4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 5. Distinguishable from other species of the genus by the combination of the following characters: color pattern consisting of a blackish longitudinal stripe along side of body; more lateral line scales (34-35) and predorsal scales (14); median lobe of lower lip with a truncate posterior margin, not extending to a line connecting inner corners of mouth; eye diameter smaller (13.1-13.8% of HL, vs. 14.6-31.2%) and visible in ventral view; interorbital width wider (43.8-45.7% of HL, vs. 27.8-40.0%); isthmus naked, scales embedded in skin; gill rakers 19-22 (Ref 13848).

Found in streams with clear water and usually with slow current.

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Zhou, W. and G.H. Cui, 1996. A review of Tor species from the Lancangjiang River (Upper Mekong River), China (Teleostei: Cyprinidae). Ichthyol. Explor. Freshwat. 7(2):131-142. (Ref. 13848)

IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 115185)

Data deficient (DD)

CITES (Ref. 94142)

Not Evaluated

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Harmless

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Tor polylepis Zhou & Cui, 1996