| Family: |
Nemacheilidae (Brook loaches) |
| Max. size: |
8.312 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: China. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Vertebrae: 41-43. This species can be distinguished from its congeners the following set of characters: naked and robust body with well-developed crests, the caudal peduncle depth as a percentage of its length: 70.5–78.5%; complete lateral line; median notch on lower jaw; median gap on lower lip; 3 pairs of short barbels, with maxillary barbels extending posteriorly to the anterior edge of eyes; branched dorsal-fin rays 8½; caudal fin emarginated; vertebrae 37-39 (Ref. 126006). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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