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Pteronemacheilus lucidorsum Bohlen & Ŝlechtová, 2011 |
| Family: | Nemacheilidae (Brook loaches) | |||
| Max. size: | 5.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater; pH range: 6.5 | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Nam Paw in Hsipaw, Myanmar. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Can be diagnosed from other species, except its only congener Pteronemacheilus meridionalis by having elongated skinfolds on the dorsal side of the second and third branched pectoral-fin rays in males. Differs from Pteronemacheilus meridionalis by having the dorsal midline without pigmentation (vs. bars or saddles across dorsal midline) and usually 8 + 8 branched caudal-fin rays (vs. 9 + 8) (Ref. 87201). | |||
| Biology: | Found in a fast flowing stream about 4-10 m wide and 0.5 m deep during late dry season. The stream has substrate consisting mainly of stones up to 60 cm diameter (Ref. 87201). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||