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Paracanthocobitis putaoensis Lin, Chen & Chen, 2023 |
| Family: | Nemacheilidae (Brook loaches) | |||
| Max. size: | 7.45 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Myanmar. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-14; Anal soft rays: 8-8. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: horizontally oriented suborbital groove in males; incomplete lateral line, with 39-54 pores, extending to anus but not surpassing origin of anal-fin; axillary pelvic lobe present; 9½-10½ (usually 10½) branched dorsal-fin rays; 11-12 (usually 11) pectoral-fin rays; and caudal fin with 3-5 dark bands (Ref. 138188). | |||
| Biology: | This species inhabits slow flowing streams with a substrate composed of small gravels and stones (Ref. 138188). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||