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Sinocyclocheilus anophthalmus Chen, Chu, Luo & Wu, 1988 Eyeless golden-line fish |
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| Family: | Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Cyprininae | |||
| Max. size: | 11.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; depth range - 1 m | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Yunnan, China. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-7; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 5-5. Eyes not externally visible; little pigmentation; scales cover only part of the body (Ref. 44736). Rear section of head abruptly convex; barbels 2 pairs. Pectoral fin long, reaching pelvic fin insertion (Ref. 127045). | |||
| Biology: | Cave-restricted species. The Karst limestone cave is located 1,638 m above sea level (Ref. 127045). Adults have a naked body and are blind, either eyeless or with small eye dots (Ref. 127045). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 01 August 1996 (D2) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||