| Family: |
Nemacheilidae (Brook loaches) |
| Max. size: |
7.08 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: stream Xiangshuiho at Haijiashao, Yunnan, China. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-13; Anal soft rays: 8-8. No pores on head; no lateral line; usually 9 1/2 branched dorsal rays; color pattern consisting of minute dark spots, often fused to form irregularly shaped blotches; body depth 25-28% SL; body scaled in front of dorsal fin; 14 branched caudal rays (Ref. 12040). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits small stream with moderate flowing water. Moves slowly in shoals on the bottom. Feeds on filamentous algae and insects. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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