Tanichthys flavianalis Li, Liao & Shen, 2022

Family:  Tanichthyidae (Mountain minnows)
Max. size:  2.62 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: China.
Diagnosis:  This species is distinguished from T. albonubes by having more branched anal-fin rays (-10, 9 in mode (vs. 8 in mode), more branched dorsal-fin rays 7 in mode (vs. 6 in mode), and a reddish-orange dorsal-fin margin (vs. white); differs from T. albiventris by having more branched dorsal-fin rays 7 in mode (vs. 6 in mode), and a golden anal-fin margin (vs. white); differs from T. kuehnei and from T. micagemmae by having a black lateral stripe located on the dorsal half of the flank (vs. on middle of the flank), and a reddish-orange dorsal-fin margin (vs. white); differs from T. thacbaensis by the origin of the anal fin anterior to the base of the last dorsal-fin ray (vs. posterior), and mouth superior (vs. terminal) (Ref. 125918).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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