Hemimyzon macroptera Zheng, 1982

Family:  Balitoridae (River loaches)
Max. size:  6.1 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Nanpan-jiang basin in Yunnan, China.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Utilized for food (Ref. 89718).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 January 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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