brevicephalus, Spinibarbus Nguyen [H. D.] & Nguyen [V. H.] 1997:25, Fig. 2 [Tap Chi Khoa Hoc (Journal of Science, Vietnam National University, Hanoi). v. 13 (no. 4); ref. 33174] Stream Vu Gia in Thu Bon drainage, Ha Tan, Dai Loc district, Da Nang Province, Quang Nam, Vietnam. Holotype (unique): HNUE 0476. •Valid as Spinibarbus brevicephalus Nguyen & Nguyen 1997 -- (Kottelat 2013:164 [ref. 32989] with question, Nguyen et al. 2015:105 [ref. 36432]). Current status: Valid as Spinibarbus brevicephalus Nguyen & Nguyen 1997. Cyprinidae: Spinibarbinae. Distribution: Vietnam. Habitat: freshwater.