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


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