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Family: Gyrinocheilidae Algae eaters



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Photo by Nilsson, K.

Asia
Max. Length 28 cm SL
Gyrinocheilus aymonieri (Tirant, 1883)

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Gyrinocheilus aymonieri
[Siamese algae-eater]

Photo by Baird, I.G.

Asia
Max. Length 28 cm SL
Gyrinocheilus pennocki (Fowler, 1937)

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Gyrinocheilus pennocki
[Spotted algae eater]

Photo by Arbiyansyach Jueng

Asia
Max. Length 35.5 cm TL
Gyrinocheilus pustulosus Vaillant, 1902

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Gyrinocheilus pustulosus
[Borneo algae-eater]


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Scientific Name English Name Distribution Max. Length (cm) Year
Gyrinocheilus aymonieri Siamese algae-eater Asia 28 SL 1883
Gyrinocheilus pennocki Spotted algae eater Asia 28 SL 1937
Gyrinocheilus pustulosus Borneo algae-eater Asia 35.5 TL 1902



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