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Formosania lacustris (Steindachner, 1908) |
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photo by
Liao, T.-Y. |
| Family: | Gastromyzontidae (Hillstream loaches) | |||
| Max. size: | 12 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater; depth range 1 - 10 m | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: endemic to Taiwan. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits rapid flowing streams. Feeds on periphytic algae on rock surfaces. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||