Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Cyprininae |
Max. size: |
10.03 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Asia: Guangxi, China. |
Diagnosis: |
This species can be diagnosed from all congeners by having the following combination of characteristics: 7 branched rays on dorsal fin; last unbranched dorsal-fin ray weak with serrations on posterior edge of its lower part; pelvic-fin origin anterior to dorsal-fin origin; dorsal profile of head sharply uplift, a forward flesh tuber present on frontal; body covered with scales; 34-38 scales on lateral line, lateral line scales are as big as their neighbor scales; caudal peduncle with developed fresh crests (Ref. 94150). |
Biology: |
Inhabits cave (Ref. 94150). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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