Family: |
Nemacheilidae (Brook loaches) |
Max. size: |
6.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Asia: Shadong Cave in Guangxi, China. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Eyes degenerated, completely with no pigmentation. Scaleless (Ref. 86777). |
Biology: |
A troglobite, living obligatory in caves (Ref. 86777). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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