Sinocyclocheilus anshuiensis Gan, Wu, Wei & Yang, 2013 |
Family: | Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Cyprininae | |||
Max. size: | 10.03 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
Distribution: | Asia: Guangxi, China. | |||
Diagnosis: | This species can be diagnosed from all congeners by having the following combination of characteristics: 7 branched rays on dorsal fin; last unbranched dorsal-fin ray weak with serrations on posterior edge of its lower part; pelvic-fin origin anterior to dorsal-fin origin; dorsal profile of head sharply uplift, a forward flesh tuber present on frontal; body covered with scales; 34-38 scales on lateral line, lateral line scales are as big as their neighbor scales; caudal peduncle with developed fresh crests (Ref. 94150). | |||
Biology: | Inhabits cave (Ref. 94150). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |