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Triplophysa gejiuensis (Chu & Chen, 1979) |
| Family: | Nemacheilidae (Brook loaches) | |||
| Max. size: | 5.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: subterranean fish found in underground river at Bajianjing, near Qifang of Gejiu, Yunnan, China. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Eyes degenerated and only with shallow concave; barbels 3 pairs; body naked and without pigment; lateral line pores clear. | |||
| Biology: | Cave-restricted species. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 31 August 2010 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||