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Oreonectes anophthalmus
Zheng in Anonymous, 1981 |
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Blind loach |
Common Name:
Blind loach.
Etymology: an (Gr) without; opthalmus (Gr)
eyes.
Major Synonyms: Nemacheilus anophthalmus (Kottelat
1988).
History: No information available. |
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Morphological Characteristics:
Robust and elongated anterior section of body. The rest is
cylindrical and slightly depressed. Posterior part of the body
compressed. Head wide, depressed and rounded. Three pairs of barbels.
Dorsal fin located rather backward and its origin opposite behind base of
pelvic fin; caudal fin rounded.
Troglomorphic Characters:
Eye Condition:
No externally visible eyes.
Pigmentation: No information available.
Scales: Scaleless.
Swim (gas) bladder: No information available.
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Distribution:
China: Guangxi: Wuming county: Qifeng Shan (hill): Taiji Cave (ca. 23o06'
N, 108o40' E). |
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Ecology: No information available. |
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Food and Feeding:
No information available. |
| Reproduction and Development:
No information available. |
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Other Behaviors:
No information available. |
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Conservation
Status: Vulnerable, International Union for the Conservation of Nature
(IUCN).
Major Threats: |
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Conservation Plans:
No information available. |
| Phylogenetic Relationships:
No information available. |
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