Sinocyclocheilus yimenensis explained

Sinocyclocheilus yimenensis (common name: Yimen golden-line barbel) is a species of cave fish in the family Cyprinidae.[1] [2] It is endemic to Yunnan province in southern China. Its specific name yimenensis refers to the Yimen County where its type locality is.[1]

Description

It grows to 10.5cm (04.1inches) standard length and has a scaled, elongated body. The colouration is golden with a darker back and with some dark speckles.[1]

Habitat

The type locality is an exit of a subterranean stream.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Romero, A. . Zhao, Y. . Chen, X. . 2009 . The hypogean fishes of China . Environmental Biology of Fishes . 86 . 211–278 . 10.1007/s10641-009-9441-3. 41778476 .
  2. Web site: Catalog of Fishes . Eschmeyer, W. N. and R. Fricke (eds) . 2 November 2015 . California Academy of Sciences . 29 November 2015.

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