| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Cyprininae |
| Max. size: |
45.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: China (circa 24°N 102°E, Ref. 5326). |
| Diagnosis: |
Body semitransparent and faint reddish, fins transparent but caudal fin grayish and with gray edge. Front nostril opening with a short tube and separated with rear nostril opening by a valve; eyes socket located in center of head, slightly caved-in, filled with adipose; eyeball extremely degenerated; barbels 2 pairs (Ref. 45536). |
| Biology: |
Cave-restricted species. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 02 November 2022 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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