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Triplophysa aluensis Li and Zhu, 2000 |
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Alugudong blind loach |
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| Common Name: Alugudong blind loach (E). Etymology: aluensis (L) for Alugidong Cave. Major Synonyms: None. History: The type specimen was collected on 20 June 2000. |
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Morphological Characteristics: Total length 91 mm, SL: 74 mm. D iii,7; P i,9; V i,6; A ii,5; branched caudal fin rays: 13. Similar to T. yunnanensis but differs from the latter among other things, in having eyes in the dorsal region of the head, being scaleless, and forked caudal fin. Troglomorphic Characters: Eye Condition:
Visible eyes but degenerated. |
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Distribution: China: Yunnan province: Luxi county: Alugudong (24o 17' N, 103o 48' E). |
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| Habitat and Ecology: The cave is at 1650 masl | Food and Feeding: | |
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Conservation Status: Vulnerable. Major Threats: |
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| The type specimen is catalogued as 2000062001 | ||