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Pseudogastromyzon myersi Herre, 1932 Sucker-belly loach |
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| Family: | Gastromyzontidae (Hillstream loaches) | |||
| Max. size: | 6 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: known to be endemic to Guangdong Province, China (Ref. 33406), but reported from Hong Kong (Ref. 5258). | |||
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| Biology: | Adults inhabit rapid flowing streams. Feed on periphytic algae and detritus on rock surfaces (Ref. 33406). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 January 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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