| Family: |
Nemacheilidae (Brook loaches) |
| Max. size: |
5.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; pH range: 6.5 |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Nam Paw in Hsipaw, Myanmar. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Can be diagnosed from other species, except its only congener Pteronemacheilus meridionalis by having elongated skinfolds on the dorsal side of the second and third branched pectoral-fin rays in males. Differs from Pteronemacheilus meridionalis by having the dorsal midline without pigmentation (vs. bars or saddles across dorsal midline) and usually 8 + 8 branched caudal-fin rays (vs. 9 + 8) (Ref. 87201). |
| Biology: |
Found in a fast flowing stream about 4-10 m wide and 0.5 m deep during late dry season. The stream has substrate consisting mainly of stones up to 60 cm diameter (Ref. 87201). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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