Gastromyzon farragus Tan & Leh, 2006
photo by Petersen, P.

Family:  Gastromyzontidae (Hillstream loaches)
Max. size:  3.89 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Sarawak, Malaysia.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal soft rays: 5-5; Vertebrae: 30-31
Biology:  Inhabits fast flowing rocky streams (Ref. 84801).
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 10 January 2019 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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