Cryptotora thamicola (Kottelat, 1988)

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Cypriniformes \| Balitoridae \| Balitorinae
Synonyms	Homaloptera thamicola, ... more
Common names	Balitora jeskynní, 美体平鳍鳅, 美體平鰭鰍, ... more

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Main reference

Kottelat, M. 1988. (Ref. 37846)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 2.8 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 37846)

Environment

Demersal; potamodromous (Ref. 51243); freshwater

Climate / Range

Tropical

Asia: Tham Susa and Tham Mae Lana in Thailand.
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Short description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 13; Anal soft rays: 8. Absence of eyes; body naked, colorless; 15-16 branched pectoral rays; 10 branched pelvic rays; and two barbels at each corner of mouth (Ref. 37846). Lacks melanin (Ref. 42927).

Restricted to subterranean waters (Ref. 12041). Found on a ledge apparently climbing up a small waterfall about 0.6 km from the cave entrance (Ref. 37846). Prefers fast moving waters on rocky substrates (Ref. 42927). Lacks melanin, is anophthalmic and appears indifferent to light stimulus (Ref. 42927).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Vulnerable (VU) (D2)	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: of no interest


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (10 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Torres, Armi G.

Modified by Torres, Armi G.

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