Hemimyzon nanensis Doi & Kottelat, 1998
Hemimyzon nanensis
photo by Panitvong, N.

Family:  Balitoridae (River loaches)
Max. size:  5.66 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Upper Mae Nam Nan basin, a tributary of Chao Phraya River, Thailand.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Specimens collected in riffles, about 5-10 m wide, on waters less than 20 cm deep; bottom with algal growth (Ref. 30340).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 18 February 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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