| Family: |
Tanichthyidae (Mountain minnows) |
| Max. size: |
2.62 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: China. |
| Diagnosis: |
This species is distinguished from T. albonubes by having more branched anal-fin rays (-10, 9 in mode (vs. 8 in mode), more branched dorsal-fin rays 7 in mode (vs. 6 in mode), and a reddish-orange dorsal-fin margin (vs. white); differs from T. albiventris by having more branched dorsal-fin rays 7 in mode (vs. 6 in mode), and a golden anal-fin margin (vs. white); differs from T. kuehnei and from T. micagemmae by having a black lateral stripe located on the dorsal half of the flank (vs. on middle of the flank), and a reddish-orange dorsal-fin margin (vs. white); differs from T. thacbaensis by the origin of the anal fin anterior to the base of the last dorsal-fin ray (vs. posterior), and mouth superior (vs. terminal) (Ref. 125918). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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