| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Cyprininae |
| Max. size: |
13.65 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: subterranean rivers in Guilin City, Guangxi, China. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-7; Anal soft rays: 5-5; Vertebrae: 36-37. Can be distinguished from all other species of the genus Sinocyclocheilus by the following combination of characters: completely scaled body; well developed eyes; last unbranched ray of dorsal fin soft, without serration; 19-20 scale rows above the lateral line and 11-12 below the lateral line; 34-36 scales around caudal peduncle; 8-11 gill rakers; 8-9 pre-dorsal vertebrae (Ref. 76842). |
| Biology: |
Adults occur in caves or subterranean rivers (Ref. 76842). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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