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


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