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Typhlobarbus nudiventris Chu & Chen, 1982 |
| Family: | Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Cyprininae | |||
| Max. size: | 45.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: China (circa 24°N 102°E, Ref. 5326). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Body semitransparent and faint reddish, fins transparent but caudal fin grayish and with gray edge. Front nostril opening with a short tube and separated with rear nostril opening by a valve; eyes socket located in center of head, slightly caved-in, filled with adipose; eyeball extremely degenerated; barbels 2 pairs (Ref. 45536). | |||
| Biology: | Cave-restricted species. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 02 November 2022 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||