Triplophysa anshuiensis
Triplophysa anshuiensis is a species of stone loach in the genus Triplophysa. It is endemic to China. It grows to 15.7 cm (6.2 in) SL.[1]
| Triplophysa anshuiensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cypriniformes |
| Family: | Nemacheilidae |
| Genus: | Triplophysa |
| Species: | T. anshuiensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Triplophysa anshuiensis Wu, Wei, Lan, Du, 2018 | |
Etymology
The specific name anshuiensis is due to the type locality of the species, village Anshui located closer to Xijiang River, China.[2]
Description
Eyes absent. Mouth inferior. Gill rakers are absent in outer row, however eight gill rakers found in inner row on first gill arch. Scales absent on body. Lateral line is complete. Elongated body is slightly compressed anteriorly and strongly compressed posteriorly. Thick lips with shallow furrows. Three pairs of barbels present. Truncate dorsal and anal fins. Pectoral fins slightly developed. Caudal fin forked and tips pointed.[2]
References
- Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2018). "Triplophysa anshuiensis" in FishBase. March 2018 version.
- "Triplophysa anshuiensis, a new species of blind loach from the Xijiang River, China (Teleostei, Nemacheilidae)". Zookeys. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
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