| Family: |
Gastromyzontidae (Hillstream loaches) |
| Max. size: |
6 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish |
| Distribution: |
Asia: known to be endemic to Guangdong Province, China (Ref. 33406), but reported from Hong Kong (Ref. 5258). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Adults inhabit rapid flowing streams. Feed on periphytic algae and detritus on rock surfaces (Ref. 33406). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 January 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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