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Yunnanilus pachycephalus Kottelat & Chu, 1988 |
| Family: | Nemacheilidae (Brook loaches) | |||
| Max. size: | 8.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: stream Weizhangho at Yangliu, Yunnan, China. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-13; Anal soft rays: 8-8. No lateral line; no head pores; 9 1/2 branched dorsal rays; 14 branched caudal rays; body depth 20-25% SL; dorsal head length 16-21% SL; color pattern usually consisting of large dark spots (Ref. 12040). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits torrential waters under rocks. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||