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Sinocyclocheilus anatirostris Lin & Luo, 1986 Duck-billed golden-line fish |
| Family: | Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Cyprininae | |||
| Max. size: | 12.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 6.4; depth range - 2 m | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Bailang Subterranean River in Guangxi, China. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal soft rays: 8-8. No external visible eyes; depigment; scaleless; and, reduced swim bladder (Ref. 44736). | |||
| Biology: | Cave-restricted species (Ref. 27297). Encountered in two caves at about 30 m from their entrance at 1.5 m depth. Feeds on plant and insects (Ref. 86777). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 01 August 1996 (D2) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||