| Family: |
Cobitidae (Spined loaches) |
| Max. size: |
10.58 cm SL (male/unsexed); 10.31 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: River Xinjiang and River Le'anjiang, tributaries of Lake Poyang, River Yangtze system, China. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-7; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 5-5. This species is distinguished from all congeners by having unusual pigmentation pattern, on dorsum 12-16 large vertical bands from the occiput to the base of caudal fin, the bands continuous in midlateral line blotches, first band small, 6-7 vertical bands at anterior dorsal fin base, two bands at dorsal fin base, 5-7 bands between posterior dorsal fin base and caudal flexure; oval lamina circularis in males; and rounded scales with a small focal area (Ref. 95089). |
| Biology: |
Maximum length for female taken from Ref. 118058. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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