科: Balitoridae
窄体原缨口鳅，性情温和的藻类食性鱼类，原生分布于中国长江、珠江、闽江等水系，中等饲养难度。
A Balitoridae species native to Yangtze & Pearl basins, China: Vanmanenia stenosoma lives bottom; rests and forages low over clear streams, rivers and still waters. Peaceful. Adults reach 6–8.6 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Vanmanenia species we profile, alongside Vanmanenia pingchowensis, Vanmanenia gymnetrus, Vanmanenia intermedia.
中等难度，稳定水质比高端设备更关键。Peaceful，Solitary, pairs or small groups。
建议水温 18–26 °C，Community-standard range; verify locally；Standard heater to hold the mid-range steadily。
成体约 6–8.6 cm，属Bottom; rests and forages low鱼类，建议至少 86 L 缸体。
Algivore; quality prepared foods with variety。它在Smooth gravel and sand with open floor space上自然觅食，投喂可少量多次。
Peaceful。推荐混养：Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, China-Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acanthorhodeus chankaensis — Similar size and water needs。避免与Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk, Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage同缸。
分布于中国长江、珠江、闽江等水系：Clear streams, rivers and still waters，Strong current with heavy aeration。
Spawning; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes。Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied。