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Description |
Asia: Mekong basin in Laos and Thailand, Salween and Irrawaddy basins.
Geographic Range [top]
Range Description:
Widely distributed in southern Myanmar up to Mandalay (Ayeyarwaddy, Sittaung and Salween drainages, as well as smaller drainages), and also reported from the Mekong in Chiang Rai and Nong Khai provinces, northern Thailand, and from Luang Prabang Province, Lao PDR (Kottelat 2001).
Countries occurrence:
Native:
Myanmar (Myanmar (mainland)); Thailand
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Population [top]
Population: There is no information on the population and its trends for this species, but survey data suggests that it is relatively widespread and common.
Current Population Trend: Unknown
Additional data:
Habitat and Ecology [top]
Habitat and Ecology: It inhabits small creeks with dense vegetation; it is common in roadside ditches and similar lentic habitats in lowlands.
Systems: Freshwater
Movement patterns: Unknown
Use and Trade [top]
Use and Trade: This species is used as a minor food product and also for its ornamental value.
Threats [top]
Major Threat(s): Illegal fishing, habitat destruction and commercial exploitation for ornamental value are causes for concern, but the threats to the species are not known.
Conservation Actions [top]
Conservation Actions:
The conservation measures undertaken for this species is not known. Protected areas in the region hold a key for fostering conservation measures. Research into populations and distribution needed.
Citation: Dahanukar, N. 2012. Badis ruber. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2012: e.T168341A1185879. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012-1.RLTS.T168341A1185879.en. Downloaded on 26 January 2016.
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