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Yunnanilus altus Kottelat & Chu, 1988 |
| Family: | Nemacheilidae (Brook loaches) | |||
| Max. size: | 7.08 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: stream Xiangshuiho at Haijiashao, Yunnan, China. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-13; Anal soft rays: 8-8. No pores on head; no lateral line; usually 9 1/2 branched dorsal rays; color pattern consisting of minute dark spots, often fused to form irregularly shaped blotches; body depth 25-28% SL; body scaled in front of dorsal fin; 14 branched caudal rays (Ref. 12040). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits small stream with moderate flowing water. Moves slowly in shoals on the bottom. Feeds on filamentous algae and insects. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||