Yunnanilus polylepis
Yunnanilus polylepis Qin, Shao, Du & Wang, 2024
Densely scaled Yunnan loach
Yunnanilus polylepis
photo by Qin, Z.-X. et al., 2024


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Family:  Nemacheilidae (Brook loaches)
Max. size:  4.37 cm SL (female)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: China.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-13; Anal soft rays: 8-8. The new species is distinguished from all other members of the genus based on the following characters: whole trunk covered by scales; processus dentiformis absent; eye diameter smaller than interorbital width; 9 branched dorsal-fin rays; 10 or 11 branched pectoral-fin rays; 6 branched pelvic-fin rays; absence of outer gill raker, 10 inner gill rakers on first gill arch (Ref. 137586).
Biology:  This species is found in deep pools, 3 to 8 meters deep, with a dense growth of macrophytes (Ref. 137586).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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