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Troglocyclocheilus khammouanensis
Troglocyclocheilus khammouanensis Kottelat & Bréhier, 1999

Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Cyprininae
Max. size:  4 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Laos.
Diagnosis:  No externally visible eyes; depigmented; body entirely scaled. Several rows of sensory papillae on lateral and dorsal side of the head. Mouth horse-shoe shaped; lips thin and smooth; post-labial groove interrupted medially (Ref. 43281).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 19 February 2011 (D2) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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