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Protocobitis typhlops
Yang, Chen & Lan, 1994 |
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Common Name: None given.
Etymology: proto (Gr) primitive; cobitis (L) a
generic name for members of the subfamily Cobitinae; typhlos (Gr)
blind; ops (Gr) eye.
Major Synonyms: None.
History: Specimens collected in August 1991 by Lan Jia-Hu. |
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Morphological Characteristics:
Troglomorphic Characters:
Lacks lateral line.
Eye Condition:
No externally visible eyes.
Pigmentation: Depigmented.
Scales: Scales rudimentary and only along the midline of the sides
of the body.
Swim (gas) bladder: It also lacks a bony swim-bladder capsule, which
may be a primitive character. |
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Distribution:
China: Guangxi: Duan county: Xiaao town (24o 15' N, 107o
05' E). |
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Ecology: In a cave at 210 m a.s.l. |
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Conservation
Status: Vulnerable.
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