Pseudohomaloptera vulgaris (Kottelat & Chu, 1988)

Family:  Balitoridae (River loaches)
Max. size:  4.97 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Yunnan, China.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal soft rays: 7-7. Distinguished by the combination of the following characters: P7/10; 48-50 + 1-2 scales along lateral line; all scales with a single keel; body depth 13.8-15.1% SL; body width 13.2-13.8% SL; eye diameter 15-16% HL; interorbital width 42-46% HL; pectoral fins not reaching pelvic fins.
Biology:  Inhabit creeks with clear water and moderate current (Ref. 34782).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 18 February 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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