SMALL SCALE MUD CARP
Cirrhinus microlepis
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Morphology: Dorsal spines (total): 0 - 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15 - 16; Vertebrae: 40 - 40. Distinguished from other species of the genus in the area by its count of lateral line scales: 53-60 (Ref. 27732). A large species with very small scales, no barbels, and distinctive coloration. Juveniles silvery with red caudal fin, larger fish with head and body violaceous, rosy, or bluish and caudal fin dusky (Ref. 33488)
Max size: 65 cm SL (male/unsexed; Ref. 30857); max. published weight: 5000 g (Ref. 10431)
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